Paradiz

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PARADIZ (from French рaradis - "paradise"), an unofficial name, Tsar Peter the Great used for St. Petersburg in his correspondence with members of the family and friends starting from 1705.

Reference: Письма и бумаги императора Петра Великого. СПб.; М.; Л., 1907-1992. Т. 5-13.

G. V. Kalashnikov. Peter I, Emperor
Письма и бумаги императора Петра Великого. СПб.; М.; Л., 1907-1992