Lomonosov, Russia

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/lomonosov-russia

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1. How many people live in Lomonosov, Russia?42,505 (2010 census)
2. How big is Lomonosov, Russia?Not specified in source
3. What is the capital of Lomonosov, Russia?Saint Petersburg (as part of the federal city)
4. What language do people speak in Lomonosov, Russia?Russian
5. When was Lomonosov, Russia built?Originally Oranienbaum, renamed Lomonosov in 1948
6. What is Lomonosov?Lomonosov is a town in Russia on the coast of the Gulf of Finland, near Saint Petersburg. It is famous for its old palace and park that stayed safe during World War II.

Federal City: A city that has the same administrative status as a federal subject within a country.
Imperial Russian Architecture: Architectural styles prevalent in Russia during the periods of the Russian Empire (1721-1917).
Municipal Government: The local governing body responsible for administering a town or city.
Baltic Sea: A sea in Northern Europe, connected to the Atlantic Ocean, forming the northern boundary of Lomonosov.