❗️ Today marks 3️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ years since the birth of #PeterTheGreat!

One of history's greatest statesman, famous for progressive reforms & elevating 🇷🇺 Russia to a Great Power status.

Among his many achievements is #SaintPetersburg itself (!), named after him - an amazing city & a cultural nexus!

To recap watch our video and read the essential Peter The Great factsheet 👇

👑 Russia's last Tzar & first Emperor.
💼 Great Statesman, who turned Russian into a Great Power
🛳 Founder of the Russian Navy
🏛 Father of #SaintPetersburg!
🇷🇺 Introduced Russia's flag colours
📏 2+ metres tall and exceptionally strong
⚒ Skilled shipwright & craftsman

He was all this, and much more! Happy 350th Anniversary, dear Peter! 🥳