Discover Im. Morozova: Memorial Sites and History

• On the edge of town, on Rabochego Batalyona Street, are the graves of three revolutionaries who died in 1919.
• At the start of Mira Street, near the town entrance, stands the “Zenitnoye orudiye” obelisk.
• The local history and regional museum is located in the House of Culture and covers, among other things, the three revolutionaries.
• Boats and motorboats travel from the pier in Imeni Morozova to the Oreshek Museum Fortress.

The graves on the edge of Imeni Morozova commemorate Nikolai Mikhailovich Chekalov, Iustin Petrovich Zhuk and Lev Semyonovich Khesin. All three died in 1919. The “Zenitnoye orudiye” obelisk commemorates a different group: it stands at the start of Mira Street, near the town entrance, and honors the soldiers of the 1st NKVD Division.

The local history and regional museum also covers the stories of these three men. It is located in the House of Culture and contains materials about their lives and work. The memorial sites and museum offer different perspectives: the graves name the deceased, the obelisk commemorates a military unit, and the museum focuses on their life stories. If you are planning a museum visit, it is best to check in advance whether it is open to visitors.

The “Doroga Pobedy” memorial complex is located near the destination, at Petrokrepost railway station. It includes an exhibition in the new station building, the “Stalnoi put” monument to railway heroes, and the Em 721-83 steam locomotive.

The locomotive represents a specific event in railway history: in 1943, after the Leningrad Blockade was broken, it brought the first train to the mainland. Together, the exhibition, monument and locomotive offer three perspectives on the role of the railway and its workers. The complex is near Petrokrepost, not in the center of Im. Morozova.

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul was built in the early 20th century under the direction of architect V. A. Pokrovsky. It was decorated with mosaics from the workshop of V. A. Frolov, created from designs by Nikolai Konstantinovich Roerich. These details connect the town’s history with the church’s design.

The church was blown up during the Second World War. Its significance to the town’s history is therefore historical: it tells the story of a building that no longer exists, and of the artists and architects who contributed to it. For travelers interested in architectural history, this is another part of Im. Morozova’s cultural character.

Boats and motorboats travel from the pier in Imeni Morozova to the Oreshek Museum Fortress. A trip on the water is therefore one of the options to consider when planning a visit, alongside the memorial sites and local history. No departure times or frequency are specified, so check current departure information before making plans.

Which of these themes matters most to you depends on whether you are more interested in remembering historical figures, railway history, architecture or a boat trip. Discover more destinations: Losevo, Kalishchi, Ogonki, Sinyavino, Luga, Annino, Tamengont and Tosno.

Where is the “Doroga Pobedy” memorial complex?

The complex is at Petrokrepost railway station, near Im. Morozova. It includes an exhibition in the new station building, the “Stalnoi put” monument and the Em 721-83 steam locomotive.

Who do the memorial sites in Im. Morozova honor?

The graves on Rabochego Batalyona Street commemorate Chekalov, Zhuk and Khesin, who died in 1919. The “Zenitnoye orudiye” obelisk honors the soldiers of the 1st NKVD Division.

How do you get from Im. Morozova to the Oreshek Museum Fortress?

Boats and motorboats travel from the pier in Imeni Morozova to the fortress. Check current departure information before planning your trip.

See the regional travel overview: Leningrad Oblast.