St. John's Church, Protestant church in Dekabristov Street, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The white stone church building stands near the Mariinsky Theater, featuring traditional Russian Orthodox architectural elements with tall windows and a rectangular layout.
Established in 1859, the church served the Estonian community in Saint Petersburg until its closure in 1930 when Soviet authorities transformed it into storage space.
The church emerged as a center for Estonian independence movements, where 40,000 Estonians gathered in 1917 to demand national autonomy from Russian rule.
Following an extensive renovation completed in 2011, the church reopened its doors and now conducts regular Protestant services for both local residents and visitors.
The building represents Estonian heritage in Russia, receiving ownership transfer to Estonia in 2014 after decades of different administrative functions.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Inception: 1860
Website: https://janikirik.ru
GPS coordinates: 59.92400,30.28660
Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:20
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