Who built Kronstadt?

Founded in the early 18th century by Peter the Great , it became an important international centre of commerce whose trade role was later eclipsed by its strategic significance as the primary maritime defence outpost of the former Russian capital.

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Where is Kotlin island?

Kotlin (Russian: Ко́тлин) (Swedish: Reitskär) is a Russian island, located near the head of the Gulf of Finland, 32 kilometres (20 mi) west of Saint Petersburg in the Baltic Sea . Kotlin separates the Neva Bay from the rest of the gulf.

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