28 Feb 1801
Russia
Russia
- The original facilities which would later become the Kirov Factory was established in Sankt Peterburg in northern Russia by the decree of Emperor Paul I for the construction of cannon balls. ww2dbase [Leningrad Kirov Factory | Sankt Peterburg | CPC]
16 Jun 1909
Russia
Russia
- The keel of battleship Sevastopol was laid down at Sankt-Peterburg, Russia. ww2dbase [Parizhskava Kommuna | Sankt-Peterburg | AC]
10 Jul 1911
Russia
Russia
- Battleship Sevastopol was launched at Sankt-Peterburg, Russia. ww2dbase [Parizhskava Kommuna | Sankt-Peterburg | AC]
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