Malo-Kalinkin Bridge, Three-span bridge over Griboyedov Canal in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The Malo-Kalinkin Bridge is a three-span structure crossing the Griboyedov Canal in Saint Petersburg and connects Kolomna Island to Pokrovsky Island. The crossing rests on granite piers with metal support beams that carry the load across the waterway.
Engineer I. Borisov built the bridge in 1783 as part of the granite embankment development along the Griboyedov Canal. In 1908 the structure was significantly modified to accommodate streetcar lines and replace wooden components with metal parts.
The bridge takes its name from Kalinkina, a Finnish village that once stood near this location centuries ago. This naming reflects the diverse communities that historically inhabited the island areas along the canal.
The bridge is open to pedestrians and easily accessible from surrounding streets. Visitors should expect damp conditions, particularly during rainy weather or when the canal water levels run high.
The bridge appears in Nikolai Gogol's story The Overcoat where the ghost of the deceased Akaky Akakievich searches for his stolen garment. This literary reference makes it a noteworthy location for readers of Gogol's works.
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