Since the time of the emperor of Russia Peter the GreatApostle Andrew became the patron saint of St. Petersburg, and the cross itself - a symbol of the Russian fleet.
Kusukela ezinsukwini Russian uMbusi uPetru mina Elikhulu Umphostoli Andrew waba ongumvikeli Petersburg, futhi isiphambano - uphawu yemikhumbi yaseRussia.