Russia π·πΊ @Russia
#OTD 240 years ago - on May 7, 1780 - coat of arms was officially granted to St.Petersburg by decree of π #Russian Empress #Catherine II. Red shield meant to denote bloody battles, 2 anchors showed that city is π sea & river port, gold scepter stood for new capital of @Russia. https://t.co/hWSMQqqgIw — PolitiTweet.org