Discover Kolpino

A monument on Svobody Boulevard honors the service of the 72nd Izhora Battalion. The “Alley of Glory” is on Oboronnaya Street, near No. 2; a memorial to the tank builders of the Izhora Works stands at the intersection of Proletarskaya Street and Tankistov Street. The Izhora Works Museum includes a military hall. The Museum of the History of the Izhora Land and the City of Kolpino has an interactive museum space and opened on May 15, 2007.

The memorial sites commemorate different things: the monument on Svobody Boulevard honors the service of the 72nd Izhora Battalion, while the memorial at the intersection of Proletarskaya and Tankistov Streets honors the tank builders of the Izhora Works. There is also a monument to the “Normandie-Niemen” squadron in a garden on Uritskogo Street. The “Alley of Glory” is on Oboronnaya Street, near No. 2. Alongside military remembrance, these sites also connect to the history of the Izhora Works.

Each site has a specific significance and a clearly stated location in Kolpino. If you are particularly interested in certain aspects of remembrance, you can consider those themes separately when planning your stay rather than treating them as a single attraction.

The museum of the joint-stock company “Izhora Works” is at 29 Sovetsky Boulevard and includes a military hall. Check current access arrangements before visiting. The Museum of the History of the Izhora Land and the City of Kolpino has a broader thematic scope: its interactive museum space covers the history of Kolpino and the Izhora Land. It opened on May 15, 2007. The information about the two museums highlights their different focuses: the military hall at one, and the shared history of the city and the Izhora Land at the other.

Dam No. 1 is a historic structure dating from 1805 and is no longer in operation. It is considered a place for walks. The administrative building of the Izhora Works offers a different architectural perspective: with its tower and clock, it is considered one of Kolpino’s best-known and most popular landmarks. The Church of the Ascension of the Lord was built from 1897 to 1901 to a design by the technician M. A. Andreyev; the merchant A. I. Polotnov provided most of the funding.

The dates place the buildings in historical context: the dam dates to the early 19th century, while the church was built later in the same century. The administrative building, in turn, is distinguished as a landmark by its tower and clock. Together, these examples show how Kolpino’s history can be explored not only through memorial sites, but also through different building purposes and architectural features.

A route developed by Valentina Lelina passes through Kolpino’s historic district and visits the Admiralty Izhora Works. If you would like to plan around this route, check the latest route information in advance. The route offers a distinct way to explore the area’s historical themes; its duration and current availability are not specified.

Saint Petersburg is a separate point of reference for regional comparison; its features should not be confused with Kolpino’s attractions. Saint Petersburg’s cityscape rises at the mouth of the Neva, where the river meets the Gulf of Finland. Baroque and Neoclassical architecture can be seen there in landmarks such as the Admiralty, the Winter Palace, the Marble Palace, and the Hermitage. Urban planning began in 1703 under Peter the Great; Saint Petersburg has more than 400 bridges and is described as the greatest urban-planning creation of the 18th century. The places featured here in Kolpino, by contrast, focus specifically on remembrance, Izhora history, and individual historic buildings.

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What do Kolpino’s memorial sites commemorate?

They commemorate the service of the 72nd Izhora Battalion, the tank builders of the Izhora Works, and the “Normandie-Niemen” squadron. The “Alley of Glory” is another named memorial site in Kolpino.

What do the two museums cover?

The Izhora Works Museum includes a military hall. The Museum of the History of the Izhora Land and the City of Kolpino dedicates its interactive museum space to the history of Kolpino and the Izhora Land.

What is known about Dam No. 1?

It is a historic structure dating from 1805, is no longer in operation, and is considered a place for walks.

What should I check before planning the historic route?

Valentina Lelina’s route passes through Kolpino’s historic district and visits the Admiralty Izhora Works. Check the latest route information in advance.

For the broader travel overview: Saint Petersburg.