In 1724, the year before Peter’s death at age 52, the Russian Academy of Sciences was founded by his decree, and in 1757 the Academy of Arts was established in the city.
Aastal 1724, aasta enne seda, kui Peeter I 52 - aastaselt suri, rajati tema määrusega Venemaa Teaduste Akadeemia ning 1757. aastal Kunstiakadeemia.