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Saint Petersburg
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Naval Institute

Военно-морской инситут

The oldest naval academy in Russia, founded by Peter the Great in 1701. Some of its most famous graduates include Ivan Kruzenshtern, Rimsky-Korsakov, and many others. The building was completely rebuilt in 1798.

Address
Naberezhnaya Leitenanta Schmidta (наб. Лейтенанта Шмидта), 17

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