Memorable Dates of Russia: Saint-Petersburg to host the XIV International Peter the Great Congress marking the emperor’s anniversary

9 June 2021
Source: Peter the Great Institute

Annually Saint-Petersburg hosts the International Peter the Great Congress, marking the birthday of Peter the Great celebrated on June 9. It aims at comprehensive study of Peter the Great's age and its legacy, drawing attention to the problems of preserving monuments to the emperor, developing cooperation between Russian and European scientific, educational and cultural institutions.

The XIV International Peter the Great Congress will be held on June 18-19, 2021. It will be devoted to the daughter of Peter the Great - Empress Elizabeth Petrovna and her age in the history of Russia.

The XIV International Peter the Great Congress will discuss the significance of Elizabeth Petrovna's times in Russian history.