2 January 1703First Issue of VedomostiPeter I the Great
Peter authorises publication of the first issue of the Vedomosti newspaper.
Historical records for Russia in 1703, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Peter authorises publication of the first issue of the Vedomosti newspaper.
Peter's forces capture the Swedish fortress of Nyenschantz.
Peter participates in the capture of two Swedish vessels at the Neva mouth.
Peter founds the Peter and Paul Fortress on Hare Island.
Peter lays the foundation of the first wooden Peter and Paul Church.
Menshikov supervises early building and military work around the new fortress.
Peter marks the consecration of the new fortress and raises the naval flag.
Peter I the Great edits Russias first newspaper
Founds the new capital at Saint Petersburg
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