Gatchina
Sign in to saveGatchina (, ) is a town and the administrative center of Gatchinsky District in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It lies south-southwest of St. Petersburg, along the E95 highway which links Saint Petersburg and Pskov. Population: It was previously known as Khotchino, Gatchina (until February 14, 1923), Trotsk (until August 2, 1929), and Krasnogvardeysk (until January 28, 1944).
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Gatchina is a town in western Russia located south of St. Petersburg that serves as the administrative center for its surrounding district. The town has historical significance as indicated by its several name changes throughout the 20th century, reflecting Russia's shifting political periods.
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- History
- Early history
- Imperial residence
- 18th century
- 19th century
- 20th century
- World War I
- Russian Civil War
- Interwar period
- World War II
- Rebuilding
- Name
- Administrative and municipal divisions
- Economy
- Industry
- Transportation
- Science
- Twin towns – sister cities
- References
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- Sources
- Further reading
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Gatchina (, ) is a town and the administrative center of Gatchinsky District in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It lies south-southwest of St. Petersburg, along the E95 highway which links Saint Petersburg and Pskov. Population: It was previously known as Khotchino, Gatchina (until February 14, 1923), Trotsk (until August 2, 1929), and Krasnogvardeysk (until January 28, 1944).
Gatchina, the largest town in Leningrad Oblast, is best known as the location of the Great Gatchina Palace, one of the main residences of the Russian Imperial Family during the 18th and 19th centuries. The historic center and Gatchina Palace are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site's "Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments". Another popular tourist attraction in Gatchina is the Prioratsky Palace.