- It is an union city which is located in Northwest of Russia

- It was established above many islands which was made due to natural-

   formed islands and canal in the region of delta

- Shows uniform blueprint over the empire

- Symbolizes antique harmony

- The reform of St. Petersburg local administration.

   : In 1766 the position of gorodskoi golova (a mayor)

     was established.

   : In 1774 a Magistrat (municipal council) was formed, and in 1786 it was

     transformed into the city Duma.