This walk is dedicated to exploration of the surroundings of Obukhov Defense prospect – one of the oldest routes of Saint Petersburg and an important axis of its industrial belt.

Although not as pompous and glossy as Nevsky prospect, this proletarian Broadway has a lot of landmarks that rhyme with those on Nevsky: a book market that is even more popular among local citizens than “House of Books” in the Singer House, churches of all three Christian confessions, an Admiralty and even a Hermitage of its own! Moreover, the surroundings of Obukhov Defense prospect have a lot of things that Nevsky doesn’t have – such as calm, green residential complexes of different Soviet epochs, the oldest monument of Lenin in the city, a hidden embankment of the Neva and a vast industrial heritage that bears memories of the revolutionary movement of early XX century. This long (7 km on foot and a 2 km stretch on public transport) walk requires some endurance, but is very rewarding in terms of spectacular views and immersion into a rich and diverse urban landscape.

Starting at: Nevsky Palace of culture (Obukhov Defence prospect, 32)
Finishing at: Proletarskaya subway station
Duration: 4 hours