Ekateringof Park in St. Petersburg
Ekateringof Park has a very long history; it has experienced periods of rise and oblivion. Therefore, it is not surprising that each historical era has left its mark on the landscape and architectural ensembles of the park. Wanting to perpetuate such a significant event, Peter I ordered the construction of an estate not far from the EkateringofBlack River Park. To do this, it was necessary to dig a small channel. All construction work was supervised by the architect J. Leblon. And the gardener D. Brocket was involved in the arrangement of the garden-park.
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Ekateringof Park in St. Petersburg
History of the development of the park
Historically, many places of interest in St. Petersburg were planned as gifts.
This happened with Ekateringof Park. Peter I wanted to give a luxurious gift to his wife on her wedding day - to give her an estate. His choice fell on a historical place on the banks of the Black River, where on May 7, 1703, Peter I and Alexander Menshikov won a victory at sea over the Swedes for the first time in Russian history. The name of the park literally means “Catherine’s Courtyard”.
And, indeed, Catherine and her children lived in the park all summer. Peter I immortalized the name of his daughters in the architectural buildings of the park - the Elizavetgof and Annenhof palaces (named after the daughters of Tsar Elizabeth and Anna). In those days, the park contained not only residential buildings, but also a utility yard, oil mills and cereal mills. After the death of Peter I, the park experienced hard times and gradually fell into disrepair. Not far from the park there was a Paper Mill and a Trellis Manufactory. Very often the park suffered from floods.
The built pools did not bring the desired result, and the royal family visited Ekateringhof less and less. But the memory of the king’s naval victory was regularly honored by organizing public festivities and entertainment in early May. After the death of Peter I, the park experienced hard times and gradually fell into disrepair.
Alexander I tried to revive the former popularity of the park. During his reign, the park was reconstructed, canals and ponds were dug, a path was laid for horseback riding, and pavilions were built. Even in the winter, the park was not empty: skating rinks were constantly working here, and townspeople went sledding. The St. Petersburg elite loved to relax in the park. By the end of the 19th century, the park gradually became an industrial urban outskirts.
Proletarians gathered here for May Day, and merchants loved to organize night revelries here. After the revolution, the park was renamed the Garden named after. 1st of May. During these years, two attractions appeared - the iconic Girl with an Oar and the monument to the heroes of Krasnodon. In the post-war period, the park was partially restored, and it began to be called “Park named after the 30th anniversary of the Komsomol”. It was only in 1992 that the historical original name was restored to the park. The present of the park
Currently, many pavilions and paths have been renovated in the park, children's playgrounds and tennis courts have been equipped, there are attractions, a boat station, and an equestrian club.
Historically, many places of interest in St. Petersburg were planned as gifts.
This happened with Ekateringof Park. Peter I wanted to give a luxurious gift to his wife on her wedding day - to give her an estate. His choice fell on a historical place on the banks of the Black River, where on May 7, 1703, Peter I and Alexander Menshikov won a victory at sea over the Swedes for the first time in Russian history. The name of the park literally means “Catherine’s Courtyard”.
And, indeed, Catherine and her children lived in the park all summer. Peter I immortalized the name of his daughters in the architectural buildings of the park - the Elizavetgof and Annenhof palaces (named after the daughters of Tsar Elizabeth and Anna). In those days, the park contained not only residential buildings, but also a utility yard, oil mills and cereal mills. After the death of Peter I, the park experienced hard times and gradually fell into disrepair. Not far from the park there was a Paper Mill and a Trellis Manufactory. Very often the park suffered from floods.
The built pools did not bring the desired result, and the royal family visited Ekateringhof less and less. But the memory of the king’s naval victory was regularly honored by organizing public festivities and entertainment in early May. After the death of Peter I, the park experienced hard times and gradually fell into disrepair.
Alexander I tried to revive the former popularity of the park. During his reign, the park was reconstructed, canals and ponds were dug, a path was laid for horseback riding, and pavilions were built. Even in the winter, the park was not empty: skating rinks were constantly working here, and townspeople went sledding. The St. Petersburg elite loved to relax in the park. By the end of the 19th century, the park gradually became an industrial urban outskirts.
Proletarians gathered here for May Day, and merchants loved to organize night revelries here. After the revolution, the park was renamed the Garden named after. 1st of May. During these years, two attractions appeared - the iconic Girl with an Oar and the monument to the heroes of Krasnodon. In the post-war period, the park was partially restored, and it began to be called “Park named after the 30th anniversary of the Komsomol”. It was only in 1992 that the historical original name was restored to the park. The present of the park
Currently, many pavilions and paths have been renovated in the park, children's playgrounds and tennis courts have been equipped, there are attractions, a boat station, and an equestrian club.
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