Peter the Great - the Bronze Horseman
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Pagenz
N 59° 56.193 E 030° 18.101
36V E 349233 N 6647418
Peter, Tzar of Russia. This statue was commissioned by Catherine the Great, an admirer of Peter.
Waymark Code: WM525E
Location: Russia
Date Posted: 10/29/2008
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Peter designed and created Saint Petersburg to be beautiful. As a Tzar, Peter brought reforms to Russia and Russian society.
Near the Neva River this famous statue has been the subject of epic poems, novels and folklore. Highly symbolic, Peter is shown on astride, crushing a snake beneath the horse's hooves.
Today newly weds arrive to have 'the' wedding photo taken.
Monarch Ranking: Emperor / Empress
Proper Title and Name of Monarch: Peter the Great, Tzar of Russia
Country or Empire of Influence: Russia
Website for additonal information: [Web Link]
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