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St Petersburg is the second-largest city in Russia after Moscow. It was founded by Peter the Great in 1703 and served as the capital of imperial Russia for two centuries.

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A young woman in a pullover sits on a bench in a courtroom in Moscow

What we know about St. Petersburg bomb suspect Darya Trepova

What we know about St. Petersburg bomb suspect Darya Trepova

Russia released a confession made by Trepova, who allegedly killed pro-Kremlin military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky.
PoliticsApril 6, 2023
Smolninskoye councilors holding a public session in early March 2022

St. Petersburg district councilors accuse Putin of treason

St. Petersburg district councilors accuse Putin of treason

Lawmakers from a district council are openly opposing Putin's war.
PoliticsSeptember 10, 2022
Anneliya Garifulina and Ruslan Bobrik

Istanbul: Popular destination for Russian dissidents

Istanbul: Popular destination for Russian dissidents

Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine has prompted thousands of people to leave Russia. Istanbul is a popular haven.
PoliticsJuly 2, 2022
German naval officers stand in a line on a dock next to a U35 submarine

Could Russia hack German navy and NATO subs?

Could Russia hack German navy and NATO subs?

The newspaper Bild claims that German subs are navigating the globe with Russian hardware that could be open to hacking.
ConflictsMarch 28, 2021
Police stand guard during a protest against the jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in St. Petersburg

Russian police officer apologizes to protester

Russian police officer apologizes to protester

After Saturday's pro-Navalny rallies, one officer has apologized for a particularly shocking incident in St. Petersburg.
PoliticsJanuary 26, 2021
Champions League Gruppe F l Zenit Saint Petersburg vs Borussia Dortmund 1:2 Jubel

Disjointed Dortmund ride their luck in Russia to top group

Disjointed Dortmund ride their luck in Russia to top group

Borussia Dortmund were not at their free-flowing best but sealed their path in the Champions League as group winners.
SportsDecember 8, 2020
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Mannteufel Ingo Kommentarbild App

St. Petersburg victims deserve solidarity

Ingo Mannteufel
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TerrorismApril 4, 2017