Saint Petersburg: Peter the Great and the Hermitage Museum

The video explores the historical and cultural significance of Saint Petersburg, focusing on its naming after Peter the Great and its status as a cultural capital. It delves into the architectural marvel of the Winter Palace, its role in Russian history, and its transformation into part of the Hermitage Museum. The Hermitage Museum's vast art collection and its expansion are highlighted. The video concludes with an introduction to traditional Russian cuisine, including dishes like Pelmeni, Cutletti, and Blini, emphasizing their cultural importance.

Which Russian ruler is Saint Petersburg named after?

• Peter the Great

• Peter the Handsome

• Peter the Rabbit

• Peter Berg

What was the primary purpose of the Winter Palace during the reign of the Russian monarchs?

• The official residence

• A military fortress

• A public museum

• A summer retreat

Who was the famous architect associated with the design of the Winter Palace?

• Michelangelo

• Frank Lloyd Wright

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Bartolomeo Rastrelli

Which museum is second only to the Louvre in terms of gallery space?

• The State Hermitage Museum

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art

• The British Museum

• The Vatican Museums

Who founded the Hermitage Museum?

• Peter the Great

• Catherine the Great

• Ivan the Terrible

• Nicholas II

What is Pelmeni?

• A Russian dessert

• A traditional Russian dumpling

• A Russian salad

• A type of Russian soup

During which festival is Blini traditionally prepared?

• New Year

• Christmas

• Maslenitsa

• Easter