Tverskoy Boulevard, Thoroughfare in Presnensky District, Moscow, Russia
Tverskoy Boulevard is a thoroughfare in Presnensky District spanning 875 meters as part of the Boulevard Ring, lined with rows of lime trees along its central pedestrian walkway. It connects Pushkin Square with Nikitsky Boulevard and provides access to various cultural institutions throughout its length.
The boulevard was created in 1796 under architect Kargin's direction as part of Moscow's urban development plan. During the French invasion of 1812, occupying soldiers cut down most of the trees for firewood.
The boulevard serves as a literary landmark with monuments honoring scientist Kliment Timiryazev and poet Sergei Yesenin, reflecting its role in the cultural lives of Russian writers and thinkers.
Visit during dry weather to fully enjoy the tree-lined pedestrian walkway and the shaded seating areas beneath the canopy. Be aware that the central promenade crosses main traffic routes and becomes crowded during peak hours.
House number 25 served as the birthplace of writer Alexander Herzen in 1812. The building later became a literary center in the 1920s, preserving the connection between the location and Russia's literary world.
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