The Empress Anna’s Ice Palace On the Neva in 1740, Peter the Great’s niece constructed a winter palace. Mina Curtiss | Published in History Today Volume 23 Issue 2 February 1973 The winter of 1739 and 1740 was the coldest Europ To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. RussiaArchitecture Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy