Saint Petersburg, Russia

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Seraphina was lucky to be born in a very special place, not only from the geographical and political point of view but also from the architectural, cultural, and historical perspectives

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Each birth place is unique but there are some that stand out among others big time such as Saint Petersburg, Russia, - the home city of Seraphina. It is one of those cities that combines in itself innovation, internationalism, culture, history, enlightenment, beauty, and elegance. Set against deep and cold waters of Neva river and the Baltic sea, Saint Petersburg is truly one of a kind. 

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Despite its rich cultural and historical heritage, it is a relatively new city. Established in 1703 by Peter The Great (1672-1725), Saint Petersburg was intended as a 'Window to Europe'. The city became a new capital of Russia and stayed as such until 1917. 

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Similarly to Russian dolls, within this unique city is another no less unique and special place - Institute Otta, the former Imperial Institute of birth and gynaecology, where Seraphina was born.

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The original Institute was founded in 1797 by the wife of Pavel I (20 September 1754 11 March 1801), Maria Fedorovna (25 October 1759 - 24 October 1828), and was occupying the building N 148 on Fontanka canal.

 

 

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