Victory Square in St. Petersburg

Victory Square in St. Petersburg

Victory Square in St. Petersburg was built to honor the victory in the Defense of Leningrad during World War II and the St. Petersburg people's success in breaking the 900-day siege by German fascists. The square has monuments and an eternal flame that burns ceaselessly, constantly reminding the Russian people not to forget the sacrifices and contributions made by St. Petersburg in the fight against fascism during WWII.

In 2008, the third stop of the torch relay was St. Petersburg, starting from Victory Square. The square was originally built with donations from citizens to honor the millions of soldiers who died in the Great Patriotic War. It features the Monument to the Heroes of the Defense of Leningrad, an obelisk standing 48 meters tall, erected in 1975 on the 30th anniversary of the victory in the Defense of Leningrad. Additionally, the square is adorned with numerous sculptures of soldiers, armed and solemn-faced, reflecting their indomitable spirit and determination to achieve victory despite hardship.

Victory Square, Saint Petersburg

Must-visit reason: One of Russia’s most impressive squares

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Russia[Russia]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Saint Petersburg Autonomous City [Saint Petersburg]

City where the attraction is located: Saint Petersburg [Saint Petersburg]