Obukhovskoi Oborony Prospekt
Obukhovskoi Oborony Prospekt is a major avenue in Saint Petersburg stretching approximately eleven kilometers, connecting Alexander Nevsky Square with Shlisselburg Prospect. The road runs parallel to the left bank of the Neva River and passes through diverse neighborhoods that blend old factories with modern residential areas.
The street was officially named in 1931 to commemorate the clash between factory workers and police at the Obukhov Plant on May 7, 1901, which resulted in casualties and arrests. The avenue itself was created in 1952 by merging several smaller streets and neighborhoods into one continuous route.
The street bears the name of a workers' uprising in 1901, when factory workers clashed with police and erected barricades to resist authority. Today, residents and visitors pass through this avenue, with memorials and plaques marking the struggles that shaped the city's industrial past.
The avenue is a wide, well-developed street with sidewalks suitable for walking, offering the option to stroll along the river or through various neighborhoods at your own pace. Mornings and late afternoons provide the most pleasant conditions for visiting, as traffic is lighter and the environment feels more relaxed.
The tallest residential building in Saint Petersburg, the Prince Alexander Nevsky tower, was completed in 2013 at 125 meters high directly on this avenue. This modern skyscraper stands out dramatically against the older industrial structures nearby, creating a striking contrast between different eras of construction.
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