Which famous Russian city did Peter the Great name after his patron saint?
Moscow
Kazan
Novgorod
Saint Petersburg
Answer
Peter the Great founded the city of Saint Petersburg, naming it after his patron saint, Saint Peter. The city served as the capital of Russia until 1918 and played a significant role in Russia's modernization and westernization.
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