Cities

Originally, in the place of present-day Kaliningrad, there was a Prussian settlement, which until the 13th century was called Twangeste ("Oak Forest").

In 1712, St. Petersburg officially became the capital of Russia and remained so until 1918.

As early as the beginning of the 13th century, the city belonged to the Hanseatic League (an association of Northern European trading cities from the Middle Ages and the beginning of the modern era).

The city center is situated on the Weser dune.

Vienna was granted city rights in 1221.

The documented history of the city dates back to the 9th century, although there is evidence of inhabiting the area as far back as the Stone Age.

There is censorship in the media.

St. Petersburg is the city of White Nights.

Helsinki covers an area of 715 square kilometers.

During World War II, the city changed its occupants twice.