Peter the Great Orders Protection of St.Petersburg.

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A special old paper was found in a Russian archive during a check. Peter the Great signed this important paper on May 27, 1721.

The paper forbids people from speaking badly about St. Petersburg. This rule was for Muscovites and old-fashioned residents.

People who insulted the city would face very harsh punishment. They could be publicly cut into four pieces for their words.

Any person from St. Petersburg could punish the offenders. They could do this even without secret police present.

An expert from the archive said this decree is still active. It was never removed, so it is valid even today.

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What was found in a Russian archive?

A special old paper.

What does the paper forbid?

It forbids people from speaking badly about St. Petersburg.

What could happen to people who insulted the city?

They could be publicly cut into four pieces for their words.

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