What is Lomonosov?
Q: What is Lomonosov?
A: Lomonosov is a town in Russia near St Petersburg.
Q: What was the name of Lomonosov before?
A: The town name used to be Oranienbaum.
Q: What does Oranienbaum mean?
A: Oranienbaum means "Orange tree" in German.
Q: What was Oranienbaum famous for?
A: Oranienbaum was famous for making colored glass and having greenhouses where plants from faraway countries were grown.
Q: When was the town's name changed to Lomonosov?
A: The town's name was changed to Lomonosov in 1948.
Q: Is the old palace still standing in Lomonosov?
A: Yes, the old palace which dates back to the early 18th century, still stands in Lomonosov.
Q: Who was born in Oranienbaum?
A: The famous composer Igor Stravinsky was born in Oranienbaum.
