Saint Petersburg, Russia. Saint Petersburg is located on the Neva River, at the head of the Gulf of Finland; the easternmost arm of the Baltic. Founded by Peter the Great in 1703, Saint Petersburg became the imperial capital of Russia until 1918.

Stock photo: Saint Petersburg, Russia. Saint Petersburg is located on the Neva River, at the head of the Gulf of Finland; the easternmost arm of the Baltic. Founded by Peter the Great in 1703, Saint Petersburg became the imperial capital of Russia until 1918. was taken by travelnotes .