History
Primorsky Victory Park was founded on October 7,
1945 to commemorate the victory in the Great Patriotic War.
On the site of today's Primorsky Victory Park, in pre-Petrine times, farm islands were located, separated from each other by swamps and small forests. The first park works began at the beginning of the 18th century, when St. Petersburg was rapidly building and growing every day, and Krestovsky Island belonged to the governor Alexander Menshikov.
In 1852, the palace and park ensemble of the princes Beloselsky-Belozersky was created according to the project of the academician of architecture A.I. Stackenschneider. After the October Revolution, Krestovsky Island became part of the Primorskaya part, which, according to the development plan, was supposed to create a garden and park zone - the "Green Belt of Leningrad".
In 1931, the city government decided to create a culture and recreation park on Krestovsky Island for holding mass celebrations and sports events.
In 1932, the design was entrusted to the workshop of A.S. Nikolsky. The initial project involved regular planning and a large number of sports facilities.
In 1941, the construction of the Park could be started. But the war did not allow work to begin. During the years of the Great Patriotic War, the area suffered greatly from the bombing, craters formed, shells remained in the ground, the Beloselsky-Belozersky palace was destroyed. In memory of the past battles, a bunker has been preserved on the banks of the Malaya Nevka, and a memorial stele has been installed on the Southern road.
In the spring of 1945, it was decided to create two Victory parks in Leningrad - Moscow and Primorsky. Under the Primorsky Victory Park, dedicated to the naval Victories in the Great Patriotic War, the studio of the academician of architecture A.S. Nikolsky was taken to the western part of Krestovsky Island.
1945 to commemorate the victory in the Great Patriotic War.
On the site of today's Primorsky Victory Park, in pre-Petrine times, farm islands were located, separated from each other by swamps and small forests. The first park works began at the beginning of the 18th century, when St. Petersburg was rapidly building and growing every day, and Krestovsky Island belonged to the governor Alexander Menshikov.
In 1852, the palace and park ensemble of the princes Beloselsky-Belozersky was created according to the project of the academician of architecture A.I. Stackenschneider. After the October Revolution, Krestovsky Island became part of the Primorskaya part, which, according to the development plan, was supposed to create a garden and park zone - the "Green Belt of Leningrad".
In 1931, the city government decided to create a culture and recreation park on Krestovsky Island for holding mass celebrations and sports events.
In 1932, the design was entrusted to the workshop of A.S. Nikolsky. The initial project involved regular planning and a large number of sports facilities.
In 1941, the construction of the Park could be started. But the war did not allow work to begin. During the years of the Great Patriotic War, the area suffered greatly from the bombing, craters formed, shells remained in the ground, the Beloselsky-Belozersky palace was destroyed. In memory of the past battles, a bunker has been preserved on the banks of the Malaya Nevka, and a memorial stele has been installed on the Southern road.
In the spring of 1945, it was decided to create two Victory parks in Leningrad - Moscow and Primorsky. Under the Primorsky Victory Park, dedicated to the naval Victories in the Great Patriotic War, the studio of the academician of architecture A.S. Nikolsky was taken to the western part of Krestovsky Island.
Significant changes were made to the design. After the victory in the Great Patriotic War, the Park became a symbol of the people's historic victory over fascism.
On October 7, 1945, the ceremonial laying of the Primorsky Victory Park took place. In the first post-war year, the inhabitants of the city, who survived 900 days and nights of siege, and its defenders, planted 45,000 and 50,000 shrubs.
This is how Anna Akhmatova responded to this event in the poem "Primorsky Victory Park":
"Until recently, a flat braid,blackened sadly in the Neva delta,as under Peter, it was covered with moss,and washed with icy foam.But early in the morning the Leningraders came outcountless crowds on the seaside.And each one planted a treeon that spit, both muddy and deserted,in memory of the great Victory Day ".
In 1966, the alley of the sister city was laid with the planting of an oak alley and the installation of foundation stones with the name of the sister city. Since 2004, the tradition of laying the alley has continued.
Since 1988, Primorsky Victory Park has been included in the state list of historical and cultural monuments of regional significance.
On October 7, 1945, the ceremonial laying of the Primorsky Victory Park took place. In the first post-war year, the inhabitants of the city, who survived 900 days and nights of siege, and its defenders, planted 45,000 and 50,000 shrubs.
This is how Anna Akhmatova responded to this event in the poem "Primorsky Victory Park":
"Until recently, a flat braid,blackened sadly in the Neva delta,as under Peter, it was covered with moss,and washed with icy foam.But early in the morning the Leningraders came outcountless crowds on the seaside.And each one planted a treeon that spit, both muddy and deserted,in memory of the great Victory Day ".
In 1966, the alley of the sister city was laid with the planting of an oak alley and the installation of foundation stones with the name of the sister city. Since 2004, the tradition of laying the alley has continued.
Since 1988, Primorsky Victory Park has been included in the state list of historical and cultural monuments of regional significance.
Facts
A decision was made to create a culture and recreation park on Krestovsky Island for holding mass festive and sports events.
1931 year
The ceremonial laying of the Primorsky Victory Park. In the first post-war year, the citizens planted 45,000 trees and 50,000 shrubs.
October 7, 1945
Primorsky Victory Park is included in the state list of historical and cultural monuments of regional significance.
1945 year
Trees and bushes are planted in the Park - in terms of their diversity, the Park ranks second in St. Petersburg after the Botanical Garden.
About 50 kinds
There are 6 ponds in the Park. They are called Krugly, Yuzhny, 1st and 2nd Severny, Krestovy and Mandolin.
6 ponds
The second Severny Pond is home to a flock of swans, unique in the northwest, for which care and nutrition are organized.
since 1963
A fountain was built on the central square of the Primorsky Victory Park. The height of its structures is over 2 meters.
2011 year
So many trees have been planted in the Primorsky Victory Park. Trees occupy 11,000 m2, and shrubs - 68,500 m2 of the Park territory.
20 370 trees
The area of the Primorsky Victory Park is 168 hectares, and together with the stadium "Gazprom Arena" built in 2018 - 243 hectares.
168 hectares
Park now
One of the earliest historical buildings in the park. Concerts will be held here soon - check the schedule.
Rotunda
Ponds
It is pleasant to relax here on sun loungers or just take a walk. Great view to boot.
Wooden embankment
A gift to our Park from the city of Osaka. We advise you to plan a visit here in May, when the sakura begins to bloom..
Japanese lantern
There are as many as 6 ponds in our park: Krugly, Yuzhny, 1st and 2nd Severny, Krestovy and Mandolin. Don't forget to grab some lettuce when you go for a walk - you will certainly want to meet our swans and ducks.
An ideal location for photographs, and soon for gastronomic discoveries. On the South Alley by the fountain, we plan to collect the city's leading gastronomic projects: Healthy lifestyle-bowls, pizza, street food, soft ice cream, lemonades - all in a convenient take away format.
The fountain
Bike paths
There are special paths for bicycles, electric scooters, skateboards and other chariots in the Park to make everyone feel comfortable.
In the Park, tennis courts, a football field and a petanque court have been renovated - now they have a new surface and are ready to receive athletes and not only!
Sports grounds
Eastern recreation area
Space for relaxation in an oriental style: play board games in a special pavilion, explore the park's perennials, meet the local inhabitants, and simply relax on the picturesque bank of the Krestovy Pond.
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Services
Sale of seedlings of annual
and perennial plants
and perennial plants
Sale of potted plants
Sale of land and trees
Improvement of private territory (maintenance, overhaul)
Consulting on garden and park care of plants
Providing a venue for events
