Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery

Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery is a burial ground in Kalininsky District containing 186 mass graves. A central monument with a bronze figure designed by Vera Isaeva and Robert Taurit rises above the site as the focal point for remembrance.

German forces encircled Leningrad starting in September 1941, isolating the city until January 1944. The massive loss of life during this period led to the creation of this memorial cemetery after the war ended.

The inscription features verses by poet Olga Berggolts, creating a space where visitors pause to remember those who suffered. This words shape how people experience the memorial and reflect on loss.

The site is open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM, with extended hours until 9 PM during summer months. Comfortable footwear is recommended since the grounds are expansive and best explored on foot.

An eternal flame at the entrance came from the Field of Mars in central Saint Petersburg. This element creates a ceremonial passage that connects the site to the city's heart.

Location: Kalininsky District

Inception: May 9, 1960

Architects: Evgeny Levinson, Alexander Viktorovich Vasiliev

Address: проспект Непокорённых, 72

Website: http://pmemorial.ru

GPS coordinates: 59.99649,30.42213

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:29