hidden Gorky, Maksim (Aleksey Maksimovich Peshkov) (1868-1936), a literary man Maksim Gorky (the real name is Aleksey Maksimovich Peshkov; 1868-1936), a writer, playwright, publicist, public figure. Gorky participated in January events of 1905 in Saint Petersburg, after which he was imprisoned into the Peter and Paul... more

hidden Siversky, urban settlement SIVERSKY, an urban settlement in Gatchina District. Population: 12,100. It is situated on the right bank of the Oredezh River. The name originates from Seversko Staroye and Seversko Novoye villages mentioned in Novgorod’s 1499 scribe roll.... more