Tikhvin Cemetery

Tikhvin Cemetery is a burial ground located at Alexander Nevsky Lavra in central Saint Petersburg with more than 1,300 monuments. These range from simple gravestones to elaborate sarcophagi distributed across the grounds.

The cemetery was founded in 1823 to address overcrowding at an earlier burial ground. During the Soviet era, it was transformed into a museum necropolis, a role it continues to serve today.

This burial ground holds the final resting place of major Russian composers and writers whose names remain central to the nation's cultural life. Walking through these grounds, you encounter monuments dedicated to artists who shaped Russian music and literature.

The site is located near Ploshchad Alexandra Nevskovo metro station and welcomes visitors during set opening hours. Visit on a quieter day if you want time to examine individual monuments and their details in peace.

During the nearly 900-day siege of Leningrad in World War II, only one gravestone across the entire cemetery was damaged. This detail stands out as a testament to how the site endured during one of history's most brutal conflicts.

Location: Saint Petersburg

Inception: 1823

GPS coordinates: 59.92278,30.38611

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:46