The relocation of the capital to Rhein City is not without its drawbacks. Since the Age of Exploration, the ocean has been the key strategic focus for major world powers, most notably Tsarist Russia. Originally based in Moscow, Tsarist monarchs like Peter I moved the capital to what is now Saint Petersburg in an effort to gain access to seaports, implement maritime strategies, and fully embrace Western advancements.
The decision to establish the capital in Saint Petersburg significantly benefited Tsarist Russia. Leveraging maritime advantages allowed for easier reception of technology and capital from Europe. Saint Petersburg transformed from a remote village under the Swedish Empire into the most economically prosperous region of Tsarist Russia.
The rapid Westernization of Saint Petersburg enabled these technologies and capital to be disseminated throughout Tsarist Russia's inland, catalyzing swift development in its Eastern European territories.
