Alexander Column

Alexander Column in Palace Square. The column is named for Tsar Alexander I, who reigned from 1801–1825. Installed in 1834.EE1975031

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Leningrad

July 20th 1975
We reached Finland Station and Leningrad at about 9:30 a.m.. Finland Station is famous for being the station through which Lenin returned to Russia from exile in 1916. After disembarking we walked the length of the train to the exit. A green electric locomotive was at the head end. Inside the station, the steam locomotive that powered Lenin's train was on display. Prominently on display outside wa ... read more

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Founded in the 12th century, the Principality of Muscovy, was able to emerge from over 200 years of Mongol domination (13th-15th centuries) and to gradually conquer and absorb surrounding principalities. In the early 17th century, a new Romanov Dynas... ... read more

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