Polezhaevsky Park

Polezhaevsky Park is a green space in the Krasnoselsky District situated between several major city streets, with established trees and open areas for walking and sitting. The park can be accessed from multiple points and forms a connected expanse of vegetation within the urban landscape.

The park was founded in the middle of the 18th century and underwent several redesigns during the 19th century that shaped its present form. These phases of development reflect the changes the surrounding neighborhood experienced over time.

The park takes its name from Vasily Polezhaev, a Russian poet from the 19th century, whose memory connects this space to the city's literary heritage. Today, residents use it as an everyday gathering place where the past and present life of the neighborhood come together naturally.

The park is best explored on foot and offers multiple accessible entry points that allow flexible route planning. Visitors should note that the grounds include memorial elements that become apparent during a walk through the space.

The park contains both a Walk of Fame memorial and an Anchor Memorial, both directly integrated into the green landscape without dominating it. This combination of two different memorial types creates an unexpected blend within a recreational space that most visitors pass through without fully noticing.

Location: Krasnoselsky District

Inception: 1750s

GPS coordinates: 59.83816,30.19177

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46