The city, which was constructed on a marshy site according to the plan of Alexandre Leblond, became the capital of modern Russia, a status it maintained until 1918. The 1709 victory of Poltava, which put an end to Swedish hegemony on the Baltic Sea, marked a turning point in Saint Petersburg’s history. Shortly afterwards, the fortress of Peter-and Paul and the fortress of Kronstadt were erected, and the Admiralty was constructed in 1705. His project began with the capture of the Swedish fortress of Noteborg at the beginning of the War of the North in 1703. Saint Petersburg (later Leningrad) was constructed over a 20-year period by Peter The Great. (IV) Saint Petersburg is associated with two events of universal importance: the opening and emergence of the empire and the Bolshevik Revolution. (II) The proposed cultural property associates eminent examples of imperial Baroque residences with the architectural ensemble of Saint Petersburg, a Baroque and Neoclassical capital par excellence. (I) The ensembles created by Rastrelli, Vallin de la Mothe, Cameron, Rinaldi and Zakharov exercised, in the 18th and 19th centuries, a considerable influence on Russian and Finnish space. In the field of urban creation, Saint Petersburg represents an artistic achievement whose uniqueness is a result of the ambition of its programme, the coherence of its design, and the rapidity of its execution. This grandeur and splendour is enriched by an array of colours and styles that can be found nowhere else. Its monumental facades, many of which are topped with steeples and cupolas, line the water’s edge, the esplanades and the wide avenues. In keeping with the wishes of Peter The Great, Saint Petersburg is a city of stone. Three grand perspective axes which stretch across the canals and converge towards Leningrad’s maritime facade and the Admiralty provided the base of the urban plan, which is organised, in the historic area, according to radiocentric forms. In addition, itineraries in the Port of Hamburg are arranged for customers from Russia, or delegations from business and politics in Hamburg accompanied during visits to Russia.In the Gulf of Finland, opening onto the Baltic Sea and Europe, Saint Petersburg (known as Leningrad from 1924 until 1991) was constructed on the marshy islands of the Neva Delta. The focus at these is on interchange of markets, information and contacts between those attending. Petersburg, numerous customer briefings and specialized events that are also held in such neighbouring countries as Finland and Latvia.
Among the highlights are the annual Port Evening in St. The annual TransRussia logistics trade fair in Moscow also offers member firms an excellent opportunity to cultivate and build on business contacts.Īlong with showcasing the Port of Hamburg as its umbrella brand at the trade fair, HHM organizes several events in Russia every year. Additional services for them include arrangement of contacts with potential customers, and organization and preparation of events or visits to customers in Russia. HHM members also profit from this intensive coverage of the market, being regularly supplied with the latest market and sector data from Russia. They aim to supply data about developments in the Port of Hamburg, as well as advice and support. These experts know their market and maintain good contacts with numerous firms in trade and industry, the transport and logistics sector, as well as trade associations and political decision-makers. Petersburg has been representing the interests of Hamburg’s seaport in Russia since 2003.