Pioneer square in St. Petersburg. Fair and ice rink in Pioneer square

One of the youngest in Petersburg is pioneer square. The name she received in 1962. This year marks this event as the opening in honor of the fortieth anniversary of the pioneer organization of Theatre for young audiences. It rises in the Central part of it. Area facing Zagorodny Prospekt. To her left is Zvenigorodskaya street, and on the right is an Access lane. Behind the square is the former Nikolaev street, which is now called Sadovaya street.

The Semenovsky parade-ground

In the 18-19-th centuries in the area where pioneer square, quartered three regiments: Semenovsky, Moscow and Jaeger. After the barracks building here formed a free area of 26 hectares, which was later used as a parade ground. The Northern and Eastern border of this parade ground was a modern Zagorodny Prospekt and Zvenigorodskaya street, respectively. To date, there are two barracks buildings located on the street Ruzovskaya Nos. 10 and 12. After some time, the area of the parade ground diminished significantly, and after 1804 was dug Vvedensky canal, there are new boundaries of the territory – Vvedensky and bypass channels.

District History

What else could I tell of the history of the area of what is now pioneer square? At the end of the war of 1812 the Western territory of the Semenov regiment, settled petty officials, merchants and artisans. And in the Eastern territories of the Semenov regiment located the University Noble boarding house, which were once studied by M. I. Glinka and I. S. Turgenev. In 1836-1837 years from Semenovsky parade-ground was laid passenger road which connected Petersburg and Tsarskoe Selo, and led to the town of Pavlovsk. And in the beginning of 19th century here was built the house of the Moscow part, construction is done in the style of classicism. Currently, you can see the partially preserved facade of the building. It is located at Zagorodny Prospekt at number 37.

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The Territory where now is located pioneer square, mid-19th century was a place of political executions. So, in 1842, they brought a whole group of revolutionary Democrats, the so-called “the Petrashevsky circle”. It was Dostoevsky. The group knew that she was brought to death, and was already ready for it, but at the last moment the death sentence was commuted to hard labor. The last execution took place in 1881, when there was hanged five people who were preparing an attempt on Alexander II.

Construction of the parade ground

On the territory of what is now pioneer square in the early 20th century there were many new buildings, including an apartment house of Countess M. A. Stenbok-Fermor, built in art Nouveau style, large dwelling house insurance companies «Russia» and the building of the gymnasium, and now school G. K. Stembera, which is built in the neoclassical style. In the same period on the territory of the parade ground was opened Hippodrome. In addition, between the Semenovsky parade ground and Zvenigorodskaya street was constructed printing press, which produced books and albums, subsequently noted at international exhibitions highest awards. As a result, almost all the Semenovsky parade-ground was built up. During the great Patriotic war, the Hippodrome was destroyed. A vacant lot stood until the early 50-ies, and then here came the Park, covering an area of 11 hectares. During these years, through the former parade ground was extended ulitsa Marata, leading to an Approach lane. At their point of intersection appeared well-maintained area, which was later called the Pioneer.

Modern pioneer square (Saint Petersburg)

The reconstruction of the square was scheduled for 2006. According to the project there was supposed to be a replacement of all concrete slabs, built a unique fountain complex. At that time, however the funding has never materialized. In 2014 the garden Theater for young spectators is planned to overhaul that your plan includes the replacement of concrete slabs. Currently, area meetings, fairs, celebration of city holidays and more.

Fair

One of the annual large-scale events in St. Petersburg is the Christmas fair at Pioneer square, which until this year was held on Ostrovsky square. Was held in 2014 for the eighth. It was attended by 15 countries and 10 regions of Russia. Among the guests of this event were Spain, Germany, UK and USA. The shopping area was crowded with gifts, Souvenirs, all sorts of treats, goods of folk artists and craftsmen. In addition, this year the Smiths, together with representatives of the governing bodies made of horseshoes for luck, the money from the sale of which will be used for charitable purposes. The fair was visited by more than 1000 orphans who have left their wishes to Santa Claus. For pensioners there is a separate entertainment program under the name “we are Always young at heart”.

It Should be noted that the fair opens in December and closes January 12. The advent of the New year you can purchaseand the Christmas tree, both natural and artificial.

Ice skating rink

In 2014, the holiday market includes new entertainment arena-rink in Pioneer square, the home of Santa Claus, sports area and children's adventure area. The greatest attention of visitors is attracted by the ice rink is located outdoors. It is made on an aluminum basis, therefore able to withstand any cold weather and temperature changes. For mountain skiers comfortable and safe thickness of ice and its surface is regularly checked. Next to the rink rental skates. In the winter of 2014 for children, whose age has not reached the age of 16, entrance is free. Work at a ice rink instructors who are always ready to teach visitors not only the basic elements of skiing, but also complex shapes. In addition, visitors are shown a master-class from famous athletes, live entertainment and ice show. In the evening the rink illuminaries dozens of colorful and bright lights, and the speakers installed around the perimeter, sounds specially selected relaxing music.

Metro station

The easiest way to get to such historical places like pioneer square – metro. Near the square in 2008, the station was opened “Zvenigorodskaya”, part of the Frunze-Primorskaya line. It is located between the stations of “Obvodniy canal” and “Garden”. it was Initially deployed without direct access to the surface. For communication with the rest of the lines were built transitional corridor connecting the station «Pushkin” and “Zvenigorodskaya”. Lobby it opened in 2009. It is embedded in a five-story shopping center, which is located directly above the subway. Ascent and descent by four escalators. The decoration of the station is dedicated to the Semenov regiment, because his barracks were located in the area which is now the exit to the surface. The walls are faced with dark green marble, and the floor is paved with granite. Station “Zvenigorodskaya” is an interchange node: it is possible to go to the Kirov-Vyborg line. Platform of the Central hall is a little elevated. From her above the track departs the stairs leading to three short corridor, at the end of which is a small room. Coming from the tunnel to the station «Pushkin».