Monument to Peter I, Nizhny Novgorod

The Monument to Peter I on Nizhne-Volzhskaya Embankment features a 3.7-meter bronze figure wearing the Preobrazhensky Regiment uniform with a cloak and tricorn hat. The statue stands on a granite and concrete pedestal reaching 6.7 meters in total height and faces the Volga River.

The monument was unveiled in 2014 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Nizhny Novgorod Governorate's establishment in 1714. This administrative reform reflected the tsar's broader efforts to centralize and modernize the Russian state during his reign.

The figure depicts Peter the Great in the uniform of the Preobrazhensky Regiment, emphasizing his role as reformer and military leader. The inscription beneath the city coat of arms references the original 1714 decree that restructured the region's administration.

The monument sits near the river's edge and is easily accessible on foot from the city center. Visit during daylight hours for the best view of the bronze details and to take in the views across the Volga.

Peter the Great visited the city in 1722 to personally inspect vessels being prepared for a campaign against Persia. During this visit, he dined with Bishop Pitirim, an encounter that remains part of local memory.

Location: Nizhny Novgorod

Inception: September 24, 2014

Made from material: bronze, granite, concrete

GPS coordinates: 56.33157,44.00328

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:04