Yusupov Garden
You can get to the 19th century without a time machine, just open the gates of the Yusupov Garden.
Here, by the light of a lantern, you can sit on a bench and think about something of your own, walk in the midst of greenery in summer, and feel the spaciousness and unlimited space in winter. A large pond, islands and bridges — all this creates a romantic image of the century before last.
On the territory of the garden there is a mansion of the Yusupov family, rebuilt according to the project of architect Giacomo Quarenghi. However, it is impossible to enter the building because the museum does not function.
It is noteworthy that in the XIX century, the first ice rink was opened in the garden, where competitions in speed skating and figure skating were held. For many years, no one remembered the old tradition. But everything new is well forgotten old, and the skating rink ...
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You can get to the 19th century without a time machine, just open the gates of the Yusupov Garden.
Here, by the light of a lantern, you can sit on a bench and think about something of your own, walk in the midst of greenery in summer, and feel the spaciousness and unlimited space in winter. A large pond, islands and bridges — all this creates a romantic image of the century before last.
On the territory of the garden there is a mansion of the Yusupov family, rebuilt according to the project of architect Giacomo Quarenghi. However, it is impossible to enter the building because the museum does not function.
It is noteworthy that in the XIX century, the first ice rink was opened in the garden, where competitions in speed skating and figure skating were held. For many years, no one remembered the old tradition. But everything new is well forgotten old, and the skating rink ...
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Griboyedov canal embankment
The former modest rivulet carried such a proud name for 150 years, until in 1923 the Catherine Canal was renamed in honor of the great Russian playwright and diplomat Alexander Griboedov. After all, it was here, on the Catherine Canal, that his first apartment in St. Petersburg was located.
The canal embankment is only five kilometers away, but how many happy and tragic destinies these shores have seen. You can start your journey into the history and beauty of this embankment from the Field of Mars, venerate the memory of Alexander II in the [Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood] (https://ayr.app/l/WbqJ), built on the site his fatal wound, go to the [Benois building of the Russian Museum] (https://ayr.app/l/EtE3), stand at the Jesuit house, look into the famous Book House — [Singer House] ( https://ayr.app/l/Mnu9...
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The former modest rivulet carried such a proud name for 150 years, until in 1923 the Catherine Canal was renamed in honor of the great Russian playwright and diplomat Alexander Griboedov. After all, it was here, on the Catherine Canal, that his first apartment in St. Petersburg was located.
The canal embankment is only five kilometers away, but how many happy and tragic destinies these shores have seen. You can start your journey into the history and beauty of this embankment from the Field of Mars, venerate the memory of Alexander II in the [Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood] (https://ayr.app/l/WbqJ), built on the site his fatal wound, go to the [Benois building of the Russian Museum] (https://ayr.app/l/EtE3), stand at the Jesuit house, look into the famous Book House — [Singer House] ( https://ayr.app/l/Mnu9...
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Petrovsky Gate of Peter and Paul Fortress
Peter's Gate was built in 1708 according to the original project of the Italian architect and engineer of Swiss origin Domenico Trezzini. A special beauty to this unique structure is given by a carved wooden panel created by sculptor and carving master Konrad Osner. The panel is a symbol of the glorious victory of the Russian army in the Great Northern War (1700—1721), at the end of which, according to history, the Russian Empire began to emerge.
Since 1720, the arch of the Petrovsky Gate has been crowned with a Russian coat of arms in the form of a double-headed eagle, made of lead by the sculptor Francois Vassou. A year later, the coat of arms, whose weight exceeds one and a half tons, was painted and gilded by masters of art Alexander Zakharov and Ivan Uvarov.
Unfortunately, some elements of the sculptural decoration of the Petrovsky Gate hav...
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Peter's Gate was built in 1708 according to the original project of the Italian architect and engineer of Swiss origin Domenico Trezzini. A special beauty to this unique structure is given by a carved wooden panel created by sculptor and carving master Konrad Osner. The panel is a symbol of the glorious victory of the Russian army in the Great Northern War (1700—1721), at the end of which, according to history, the Russian Empire began to emerge.
Since 1720, the arch of the Petrovsky Gate has been crowned with a Russian coat of arms in the form of a double-headed eagle, made of lead by the sculptor Francois Vassou. A year later, the coat of arms, whose weight exceeds one and a half tons, was painted and gilded by masters of art Alexander Zakharov and Ivan Uvarov.
Unfortunately, some elements of the sculptural decoration of the Petrovsky Gate hav...
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Atlanta hermitage
In the legends of all five continents there are mentions of a civilization of giants that ruled the Earth. Then there was a Great Flood, and the time came for people who subjugated the remnants of the once mighty peoples of the Atlanteans and Caryatids. The ancient Greeks immortalized the memory of this victory in statues of gigantic men (Atlanteans) and women (caryatids), propping up human palaces and temples. The most famous Atlanteans in our country have been guarding the building of the New Hermitage in the city on the Neva for more than a hundred years.In 1852, the German architect Leo Klyantse built a two-story building to store the Hermitage collection, which in all its diversity no longer fit in the Hermitage. Klyantse, together with sculptor I. Galbig, planned to erect figures resembling pharaohs on the portico of the New Hermitage. But architects V. P. Stasov a...
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In the legends of all five continents there are mentions of a civilization of giants that ruled the Earth. Then there was a Great Flood, and the time came for people who subjugated the remnants of the once mighty peoples of the Atlanteans and Caryatids. The ancient Greeks immortalized the memory of this victory in statues of gigantic men (Atlanteans) and women (caryatids), propping up human palaces and temples. The most famous Atlanteans in our country have been guarding the building of the New Hermitage in the city on the Neva for more than a hundred years.In 1852, the German architect Leo Klyantse built a two-story building to store the Hermitage collection, which in all its diversity no longer fit in the Hermitage. Klyantse, together with sculptor I. Galbig, planned to erect figures resembling pharaohs on the portico of the New Hermitage. But architects V. P. Stasov a...
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Troitsky Bridge
The steel bridge was put into operation in 1803. During its existence, it has changed several names. In 1803, it was called St. Petersburg, in 1827 it was renamed Troitsky after the name of the square nearby. In 1918, it received the name of the Equality Bridge, after the death of Kirov in 1934, it became Kirovsky. And only since 1991 he was called Troitsky.
For the first 20 years of its existence, this bridge was temporary. Only after the structure became completely unusable was the steel bridge that we know today was built in its place. Its current length is 578 meters. The bridge underwent a major reconstruction several times, the last one from 2001 to 2003. It is noteworthy that before the commissioning of the Alexander Nevsky Bridge in 1965, this bridge was considered the longest in St. Petersburg.
Troitsky Bridge Divorce Schedule
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The steel bridge was put into operation in 1803. During its existence, it has changed several names. In 1803, it was called St. Petersburg, in 1827 it was renamed Troitsky after the name of the square nearby. In 1918, it received the name of the Equality Bridge, after the death of Kirov in 1934, it became Kirovsky. And only since 1991 he was called Troitsky.
For the first 20 years of its existence, this bridge was temporary. Only after the structure became completely unusable was the steel bridge that we know today was built in its place. Its current length is 578 meters. The bridge underwent a major reconstruction several times, the last one from 2001 to 2003. It is noteworthy that before the commissioning of the Alexander Nevsky Bridge in 1965, this bridge was considered the longest in St. Petersburg.
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Flag pavilion
It is decorated with Doric columns and bas-relief panels. Few people know that this is a building from the middle of the 19th century, built by the great Carlo Rossi in a classic style.
It is known as the flag pavilion because the flag of the empire was raised above its dome when the king or members of the royal family arrived on the island. The marina next to it has also been restored.
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It is decorated with Doric columns and bas-relief panels. Few people know that this is a building from the middle of the 19th century, built by the great Carlo Rossi in a classic style.
It is known as the flag pavilion because the flag of the empire was raised above its dome when the king or members of the royal family arrived on the island. The marina next to it has also been restored.
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Secret passage of the Peter and Paul Fortress
Peter and Paul Fortress was built as a powerful fortification designed to protect the northern borders of the state from enemy forces.
The military facility assumed the possibility of maneuvering for defensive and offensive purposes. In order to make raids into the enemy camp and enter the enemy from the rear during the landing, underground passages were provided, which were called marches. For these purposes, patterns were also thought out — “invisible” passages in firewalls (the latter were up to 20 meters thick). They were covered with a layer of one brick and imitated a monolithic wall. Trusted people knew about their location.
Currently, the fortress has lost its role as a protective outpost, and a journey through secret tunnels has turned into a fascinating visit to the historical site. The dungeons were illuminated so that everyone co...
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Peter and Paul Fortress was built as a powerful fortification designed to protect the northern borders of the state from enemy forces.
The military facility assumed the possibility of maneuvering for defensive and offensive purposes. In order to make raids into the enemy camp and enter the enemy from the rear during the landing, underground passages were provided, which were called marches. For these purposes, patterns were also thought out — “invisible” passages in firewalls (the latter were up to 20 meters thick). They were covered with a layer of one brick and imitated a monolithic wall. Trusted people knew about their location.
Currently, the fortress has lost its role as a protective outpost, and a journey through secret tunnels has turned into a fascinating visit to the historical site. The dungeons were illuminated so that everyone co...
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Ekateringof Park
Ekateringof Park means “Catherine's Courtyard” in translation, because it was to her, Catherine I, that Emperor Peter the Great made this truly royal gift. that are worth paying attention to. In Soviet times, the park was called the “park of the 30th anniversary of the Komsomol”.
Column (Molvinsky Pillar). It is made of red granite, the authorship belongs to Montferrand, the architect of the famous St. Isaac's Cathedral. It is considered the prototype of the Alexandria Pillar.
Ekateringofka River. An ideal place for a quiet and peaceful vacation. From its shore there is a soulful view of the Epiphany Church.
Park layout. It resembles the legendary Peterhof. There is no special connection to the place here, the park itself can be considered an engineering mir...
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Ekateringof Park means “Catherine's Courtyard” in translation, because it was to her, Catherine I, that Emperor Peter the Great made this truly royal gift. that are worth paying attention to. In Soviet times, the park was called the “park of the 30th anniversary of the Komsomol”.
Column (Molvinsky Pillar). It is made of red granite, the authorship belongs to Montferrand, the architect of the famous St. Isaac's Cathedral. It is considered the prototype of the Alexandria Pillar.
Ekateringofka River. An ideal place for a quiet and peaceful vacation. From its shore there is a soulful view of the Epiphany Church.
Park layout. It resembles the legendary Peterhof. There is no special connection to the place here, the park itself can be considered an engineering mir...
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“Don't Worry” monument
The words of Mikhail Bashakov's cover of Bob Marley's well-known song are immortalized in stone.
The unusual monument is a low column stylized as an antique column, which is pressed by its weight brick with the embossed inscription “Do not worry”. Who is the author of the funny monument at 10 Pushkinskaya Street is unknown. Well, this is not a reason to lose heart, the main thing is not to worry, be happy!
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The words of Mikhail Bashakov's cover of Bob Marley's well-known song are immortalized in stone.
The unusual monument is a low column stylized as an antique column, which is pressed by its weight brick with the embossed inscription “Do not worry”. Who is the author of the funny monument at 10 Pushkinskaya Street is unknown. Well, this is not a reason to lose heart, the main thing is not to worry, be happy!
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Tuchkov Buyan
In the old days, the river pier was called a brawler, and not at all the fabulous Pushkin Island. The island received the definition of clouds from the name of the bridge builder who connected the two main islands in St. Petersburg - Petrogradsky and Vasilievsky. In 1761, the wooden warehouses did not survive the fire, and a new stone building was erected in their place according to the design of the famous architect Rinaldi.
Until the revolution, warehouses were used for their intended purpose, owned by the City Port Authority. There was a legend among the townspeople that this building was built as the palace of the favorite Empress Anna Ioanovna Ernst Biron, which was absolutely untrue.
Now Tuchkov is called the whole territory between Dobrolyubov Avenue, Tuchkov and Birzhev Bridges. It used to be the Institute of Applied Chemistry, which was demolished in 2012, and now...
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In the old days, the river pier was called a brawler, and not at all the fabulous Pushkin Island. The island received the definition of clouds from the name of the bridge builder who connected the two main islands in St. Petersburg - Petrogradsky and Vasilievsky. In 1761, the wooden warehouses did not survive the fire, and a new stone building was erected in their place according to the design of the famous architect Rinaldi.
Until the revolution, warehouses were used for their intended purpose, owned by the City Port Authority. There was a legend among the townspeople that this building was built as the palace of the favorite Empress Anna Ioanovna Ernst Biron, which was absolutely untrue.
Now Tuchkov is called the whole territory between Dobrolyubov Avenue, Tuchkov and Birzhev Bridges. It used to be the Institute of Applied Chemistry, which was demolished in 2012, and now...
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Saint Germain Garden
Hidden by an openwork fence lattice and three houses, the elegant green “Saint-Germain” is associated with something exquisite, French. The lattice surrounding the garden is a stylistic reference to the famous fence of the Summer Garden, conceived during the second reconstruction of the buildings. The unspoken name of the courtyard “Saint-Germain” was repeatedly changed to “Palais Royal” and “Belvedere”. Today the park is also called the Garden of Pel's House — in honor of the house where he hides behind its walls.
At the end of the 1970s, it was possible to meet representatives of the Leningrad underground here, and even earlier you could hear poems performed by Anna Akhmatova and the voice of Fedor Chaliapin.
An observant person, entering the courtyard, will notice three high reliefs with the head of Minerva in a Renaissance helmet, masks of satyrs on the facades of hous...
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Hidden by an openwork fence lattice and three houses, the elegant green “Saint-Germain” is associated with something exquisite, French. The lattice surrounding the garden is a stylistic reference to the famous fence of the Summer Garden, conceived during the second reconstruction of the buildings. The unspoken name of the courtyard “Saint-Germain” was repeatedly changed to “Palais Royal” and “Belvedere”. Today the park is also called the Garden of Pel's House — in honor of the house where he hides behind its walls.
At the end of the 1970s, it was possible to meet representatives of the Leningrad underground here, and even earlier you could hear poems performed by Anna Akhmatova and the voice of Fedor Chaliapin.
An observant person, entering the courtyard, will notice three high reliefs with the head of Minerva in a Renaissance helmet, masks of satyrs on the facades of hous...
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Polovtsov mansion
Polovtsov's mansion is called one of the most beautiful old houses in St. Petersburg, but its beauty is noticeable only to those who get inside. From the outside it is an inconspicuous two-story house with a classic facade, but inside it is decorated with marble and ancient Italian wood.
It did not immediately become Polovtsov's house. One of the first owners was a friend of Peter the Great, Chancellor Golovkin. Over the years, the mansion changed owners and was rebuilt until Prince Gagarin got to it. By his decree, three architects Bosse-Brullo-Mesmacher eventually built royal interiors: wood from Italy was ordered for the Oak Hall, and a fireplace was made of three types of marble. Two crystal chandeliers with 72 candles each were hung from the ceiling, and the stucco molding was decorated with silver and gilding. The living room, the library, the White and Bronze Hal...
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Polovtsov's mansion is called one of the most beautiful old houses in St. Petersburg, but its beauty is noticeable only to those who get inside. From the outside it is an inconspicuous two-story house with a classic facade, but inside it is decorated with marble and ancient Italian wood.
It did not immediately become Polovtsov's house. One of the first owners was a friend of Peter the Great, Chancellor Golovkin. Over the years, the mansion changed owners and was rebuilt until Prince Gagarin got to it. By his decree, three architects Bosse-Brullo-Mesmacher eventually built royal interiors: wood from Italy was ordered for the Oak Hall, and a fireplace was made of three types of marble. Two crystal chandeliers with 72 candles each were hung from the ceiling, and the stucco molding was decorated with silver and gilding. The living room, the library, the White and Bronze Hal...
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Ioannovsky Bridge
This is the first bridge in St. Petersburg, opened in 1703. At first, it was replaced by a wooden floating structure that crossed the Kronversky Strait.
Approximately from the same ancient times, there is an urban legend about a hare, who escaped from the flood in this place by jumping on the boot of Peter I. wooden protective pile installed to the left of the bridge. This monument is loved by residents and guests of the city: the hare was named Arseny and coins are thrown into it to fulfill their wishes.
By the way, from the same bridge you can get to the famous beach near the Peter and Paul Fortress and from this side of the Neva you can see all the sights of the opposite bank. It offers stunning views.
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This is the first bridge in St. Petersburg, opened in 1703. At first, it was replaced by a wooden floating structure that crossed the Kronversky Strait.
Approximately from the same ancient times, there is an urban legend about a hare, who escaped from the flood in this place by jumping on the boot of Peter I. wooden protective pile installed to the left of the bridge. This monument is loved by residents and guests of the city: the hare was named Arseny and coins are thrown into it to fulfill their wishes.
By the way, from the same bridge you can get to the famous beach near the Peter and Paul Fortress and from this side of the Neva you can see all the sights of the opposite bank. It offers stunning views.
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Five corners
If you want to fully experience the spirit of St. Petersburg, be sure to go to the Five Corners, a well-known node of the Northern Capital for any Petersburger. Five corners occupy the first place in the list of unofficial attractions of St. Petersburg. This intersection became famous thanks to many celebrities who lived here, as well as the works of Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky. It is generally accepted that the Five Corners have a powerful energy, and the intersection of famous streets attracts the attention of many people.
The architecture of the buildings in this area is quite remarkable. It is amazing, but on a short section of Zagorodny Avenue, three streets converge, on which there are five famous houses. How can so many buildings fit into such a small area at the same time? The explanation is simple — the two buildings have the shape of a triangle, with an acute an...
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If you want to fully experience the spirit of St. Petersburg, be sure to go to the Five Corners, a well-known node of the Northern Capital for any Petersburger. Five corners occupy the first place in the list of unofficial attractions of St. Petersburg. This intersection became famous thanks to many celebrities who lived here, as well as the works of Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky. It is generally accepted that the Five Corners have a powerful energy, and the intersection of famous streets attracts the attention of many people.
The architecture of the buildings in this area is quite remarkable. It is amazing, but on a short section of Zagorodny Avenue, three streets converge, on which there are five famous houses. How can so many buildings fit into such a small area at the same time? The explanation is simple — the two buildings have the shape of a triangle, with an acute an...
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Shishmarev's dacha
former dacha of horse breeder Afanasy Shishmarev. The two-storey house was built in 1825 by architect Melnikov. It should be noted that this is a very rare monument of suburban architecture of the 19th century, preserved in wood, and not in stone.
In the Russian Museum, by the way, you can see portraits of the real housewives of this house, painted by Karl Bryullov himself — Shishmarev's daughters Alexandra and Olga. And Shishmarev himself and his beloved ballerina Teleshova, with whom the horse breeder had five illegitimate children, was depicted by another artist, who also often visited this dacha — Orest Kiprensky.
The restoration took place here after the war and now the house is in good condition, even the original decoration details are preserved inside. Currently, the building houses an art school.
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former dacha of horse breeder Afanasy Shishmarev. The two-storey house was built in 1825 by architect Melnikov. It should be noted that this is a very rare monument of suburban architecture of the 19th century, preserved in wood, and not in stone.
In the Russian Museum, by the way, you can see portraits of the real housewives of this house, painted by Karl Bryullov himself — Shishmarev's daughters Alexandra and Olga. And Shishmarev himself and his beloved ballerina Teleshova, with whom the horse breeder had five illegitimate children, was depicted by another artist, who also often visited this dacha — Orest Kiprensky.
The restoration took place here after the war and now the house is in good condition, even the original decoration details are preserved inside. Currently, the building houses an art school.
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Eremeeva's apartment building
This apartment building was built in 1902—1905 by architect Mikhail Yeremeyev, who can be considered the chief architect of Vasilyevsky Island in the early 20th century. He built about a dozen buildings here, including for his family. This particular house was intended for his wife. Another very similar one is on line 5.
The style chosen by the master is pseudo-Gothic, which is quite unusual for the times of the general fashion for modern. The house is built of red brick, decorated with bay windows, spires and relief patterns on the facade. It looks impressive, especially in cloudy weather.
The building housed a club of workers of the Baltic plant, and in 1906 Vladimir Lenin spoke to the workers. Perhaps this saved the house from losses during the Soviet years: everything related to the leader was well guarded.
The apartment building is recognized as a region...
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This apartment building was built in 1902—1905 by architect Mikhail Yeremeyev, who can be considered the chief architect of Vasilyevsky Island in the early 20th century. He built about a dozen buildings here, including for his family. This particular house was intended for his wife. Another very similar one is on line 5.
The style chosen by the master is pseudo-Gothic, which is quite unusual for the times of the general fashion for modern. The house is built of red brick, decorated with bay windows, spires and relief patterns on the facade. It looks impressive, especially in cloudy weather.
The building housed a club of workers of the Baltic plant, and in 1906 Vladimir Lenin spoke to the workers. Perhaps this saved the house from losses during the Soviet years: everything related to the leader was well guarded.
The apartment building is recognized as a region...
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Savva Yakovlev's house
In 1810, a workshop producing marble and gypsum products was opened in the house, which at that time was the largest residential building in St. Petersburg.
At the end of the 19th century, the famous Russian writer and literary critic Vsevolod Garshin lived in the former house of Yakovlev, in one of the many apartments. At the beginning of the 20th century, the poet Vladimir Mayakovsky often visited the building that housed the Russian Telegraph Agency at that time. The “Menagerie Theatre”, which demonstrated unique live pictures, also gathered the audience here.
The former house of Savva Yakovlev is well known to many citizens of the older generation, because during the Soviet era, the Dieta store housed its windows - one of the few places in the city where you can buy scarce fish and meat.
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In 1810, a workshop producing marble and gypsum products was opened in the house, which at that time was the largest residential building in St. Petersburg.
At the end of the 19th century, the famous Russian writer and literary critic Vsevolod Garshin lived in the former house of Yakovlev, in one of the many apartments. At the beginning of the 20th century, the poet Vladimir Mayakovsky often visited the building that housed the Russian Telegraph Agency at that time. The “Menagerie Theatre”, which demonstrated unique live pictures, also gathered the audience here.
The former house of Savva Yakovlev is well known to many citizens of the older generation, because during the Soviet era, the Dieta store housed its windows - one of the few places in the city where you can buy scarce fish and meat.
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Smolny Cathedral
In 1748, construction began, led by Bartolomeo Rastrelli himself. He wanted to build the tallest five-tier bell tower in Russia, but these plans, unfortunately, did not come true: after the architect's death in 1771, his successors considered the bell tower too tall for the overall architecture of this part of the city. As a result, the construction of the complex lasted eighty-seven years and became a record for long-term construction. The height of the building is almost 94 meters, and it can accommodate 6,000 people.
After the construction was completed, the monastery was named Voskresensky Novodevichy, and then Smolny. Since 1765, it has housed an educational institution for girls of noble origin, and the building of the Alexander Institute was built for the young ladies of the lower classes by order of Catherine II. The third building in the cathedral ensemble is th...
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In 1748, construction began, led by Bartolomeo Rastrelli himself. He wanted to build the tallest five-tier bell tower in Russia, but these plans, unfortunately, did not come true: after the architect's death in 1771, his successors considered the bell tower too tall for the overall architecture of this part of the city. As a result, the construction of the complex lasted eighty-seven years and became a record for long-term construction. The height of the building is almost 94 meters, and it can accommodate 6,000 people.
After the construction was completed, the monastery was named Voskresensky Novodevichy, and then Smolny. Since 1765, it has housed an educational institution for girls of noble origin, and the building of the Alexander Institute was built for the young ladies of the lower classes by order of Catherine II. The third building in the cathedral ensemble is th...
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Konstantin Pobedonostsev's grave
The school was built on the initiative of the abbess of the Resurrection Novodevichy Convent. The land was allocated by the monastery, the money was taken from the donations of parishioners, and the project was compiled by the architect free of charge. At first, it was a two-story building in the Byzantine style. It housed a church teacher's school, which was supposed to train teachers for parochial schools.
Konstantin Pobedonostsev, the Chief Prosecutor of the Synod, took a great part in the life of the school; his wife was the school's guardian for many years According to his will, both of them were buried near the school temple.
Today it is the city hospital No. 21, but the grave of Pobedonostsev can be seen to this day.
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The school was built on the initiative of the abbess of the Resurrection Novodevichy Convent. The land was allocated by the monastery, the money was taken from the donations of parishioners, and the project was compiled by the architect free of charge. At first, it was a two-story building in the Byzantine style. It housed a church teacher's school, which was supposed to train teachers for parochial schools.
Konstantin Pobedonostsev, the Chief Prosecutor of the Synod, took a great part in the life of the school; his wife was the school's guardian for many years According to his will, both of them were buried near the school temple.
Today it is the city hospital No. 21, but the grave of Pobedonostsev can be seen to this day.
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Emerald City
Entering the magical courtyard, you will find yourself on a yellow brick path, along which the characters from the fairy tale Totoshka and Ellie were heading for Great Goodwin. The yellow trail leads you to the Guarded Emerald City, the gates of which are guarded by Faramant. The wall of the house is decorated with a bas-relief of Willina, a kind sorceress who invites you to visit the fairyland. Along the way, you will meet the characters of your favorite fairy tale, whose figures are located in one of the courtyards — the Iron Woodman and the Scarecrow. If you look into the “scary courtyard”, you will see negative characters: the evil sorceress Bastinda, the Ogre, and the flying monkeys.
Most of the figures are made of iron, but some, such as the Scarecrow, are made of copper. And Goodwin is presented in the form of a large flower bed, so it disappears in winter.
Some of t...
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Entering the magical courtyard, you will find yourself on a yellow brick path, along which the characters from the fairy tale Totoshka and Ellie were heading for Great Goodwin. The yellow trail leads you to the Guarded Emerald City, the gates of which are guarded by Faramant. The wall of the house is decorated with a bas-relief of Willina, a kind sorceress who invites you to visit the fairyland. Along the way, you will meet the characters of your favorite fairy tale, whose figures are located in one of the courtyards — the Iron Woodman and the Scarecrow. If you look into the “scary courtyard”, you will see negative characters: the evil sorceress Bastinda, the Ogre, and the flying monkeys.
Most of the figures are made of iron, but some, such as the Scarecrow, are made of copper. And Goodwin is presented in the form of a large flower bed, so it disappears in winter.
Some of t...
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