Dorpat

Dorpat, a Russian town in Livonia, on the Embach, 165 miles S.W. of St. Petersburg. The town possesses two suburbs, and the river is crossed by a good granite bridge. The Domberg Hill, on the right bank of the river, had a citadej, bishop's palace, and cathedral, but is now occupied by an observatory and a library surrounded by gardens and walks. There are fine botanic gardens. The city is the centre of the Germanising influence, and its population is mostly German. Among the industries are printing, brewing, the making of cigars, tiles, pianos, and there is a trade in wood, corn, and flax. The University, founded in 1632 by Gustavus Adolphus, and refounded in 1802 by Alexander I., is entirely Russian in its influence.