Bypass channel (Saint Petersburg): the waterfront, metro and bus station. Information on Obvodnoy channel

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From a large number of canals and channels of the Neva river, the length and breadth running through the historic part of Saint Petersburg, Obvodny canal stands out as for its extent and peculiar appearance. It has its own reasons. Let's try to look closer at the longest in the city channel. By the way, in the historical sources meet both its name - "by-pass" and "Pass".

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How to build a Saint Petersburg

We Often hear the question, why is it necessary to install the city's Diversion channel. But its existence is due to several reasons. The Northern capital of the Russian Empire was founded by Peter the great in a very difficult place. In order for this subject was consistent with the status of a large European city, its construction had to solve complex engineering tasks associated with preparing the site for construction and drainage of wetlands. In addition, capital is periodically subjected to intense flooding from surge from the Gulf of Finland. In accordance with the level of technical understanding of the eighteenth century, these problems had to allow Bypass channel.

Project flood protection

The Engineers of the eighteenth century assumed that the presence of a large channel in the peripheral part of the city will be able to lower the water level in the Neva river in its Central part during the floods. In addition, a Bypass channel was to play the role of fortifications defending the capital from enemy attack from the South. Despite the fact that the function flood protection not found confirmation in practice, the city acquired on the southern boundary of a secure border. It was conveniently placed police and customs outposts. In addition, the channel played the role of a barrier impeding the spread of infections and epidemics.

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Obvodny canal, St. Petersburg. Construction history

The First big plot was laid in the second half of the eighteenth century. It was built from 1769 to 1780 years and joined the river Ekateringofka from Ligovsky canal. It was mainly a fortification strengthened on the part of the city rampart. The construction of the Eastern section of the canal was renewed almost forty years later. It was completed by 1833. The channel had sufficient depth and width to provide end-to-end navigation around the southern perimeter of the city. It further had a significant importance for the development of industry and trade on the outskirts of the capital. The channel, among other things, enable faster delivery of raw goods and materials for developing enterprises. The construction was connected with the necessity of construction of capital bridges at the intersection of route canal with access roads into St. Petersburg from the South.

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The Architectural appearance of the district

The Total length of the navigable route along the southern outskirts of St. Petersburg amounted to little more than eight kilometers. Embankment of the bypass channel begins to move even before full completion of its construction. Along both its shores began to build houses, craft workshops, factories and commercial enterprises. The architectural appearance of the margin, quite different from the aristocratic center of the capital of the Russian Empire. On the Obvodny canal was not of palaces or luxury villas. Determining architectural factors were the functionality of the buildings and facilities had to generate income. And their appearance was of minor importance. It is mostly settled urban poor and the middle class. However, the architecture of the Obvodny canal has a unique expression and color work, and often criminal suburb.

Obvodny Kanal Peterburg

The Uniqueness of the bypass channel

It is Difficult to say how much is due to objective circumstances the stable negative aura of this St. Petersburg's outskirts. But information on Obvodnoy channel is stable appears in many periodicals of the city in the section "Criminal chronicle" from the middle of the nineteenth century. This was reflected in some works of art. And in the ancient mysteries and the modern television series the action often takes place in neighborhoods located on the Obvodny canal embankment. These places associated with many legends, mystically painted mysteries and incidents. But many believe that the criminality and mystery of the area are greatly exaggerated.

Frunzenskaya seaside line

Transport infrastructure

In the second half of the nineteenth century, on the outer side of the bypass channel built two large railway junction - Warsaw and the Baltic. Architecture and design of the buildings stand out sharply against the General background of the development of the waterfront district. As conceived by architects, stations in the Russian Empire was to reflect the growing power of the state. Funds for design and construction to save was not accepted. Station on the Obvodny canal was successfully attached to shared infrastructureurban transport. And currently is operating only in the Baltic. Since he made passenger transportation in the South-West.

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Metro station

Every district of the modern metropolis cannot be fully integrated into the life of the city without reference to the scheme underground. Close to the embankment of the bypass channel is located three metro stations. "Baltic" Kirovsko-Vyborgskaya line was opened in 1955, is located on the same station. Frunzenskaya Moscow-Petrograd is near the former Warsaw station. It has been operating since 1961. A crucial step for the residents of the waterfront was the opening in December 2010, the metro station "Bypass channel" Frunze-Primorskaya line of the Saint Petersburg metro. In the future, she is destined to become an interchange. It will be the transition to the station "Obvodny canal-2" Krasnoselskaya-Kalininskaya line. Ground lobby is located on the very busy waterfront location - at the intersection with its Ligovsky Prospekt. Is consistent with the historic appearance of the district design and architectural design of metro station.

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Bypass channel, St. Petersburg. Bus station after reconstruction

Traditionally, in the peripheral parts of large cities it is customary to place the cargo and passenger terminals for communication with neighboring regions. But the bus station on the Obvodny canal was opened in 1963 when the city boundary in a natural way has managed to move far South. But for passengers arriving in Leningrad, it was quite convenient. From the bus station on the bypass channel was carried out not only local but also long distance passenger transportation. Before three hundred years anniversary of Saint-Petersburg bus station has undergone renovations and has been brought into line with modern ideas about what should be the passenger terminal in the city. Today it is used for the communication with the cities and towns of the Leningrad region, and for more long-distance passenger transport, to Stavropol territory, inclusive. Carried out with bus and international flights to Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Belarus.

Obvodny canal St. Petersburg bus station

Bypass canal today

Long gone are the days when the by-pass channel is the southern boundary of the city. Today it is closer to the center than the edge. Over the past years and decades has changed dramatically and the appearance of the whole area. He now bears little resemblance to the working suburb and looks quite respectable. Built many new modern residential complexes, made the reconstruction of old houses. Some historically and architecturally significant buildings are preserved only familiar to all facades. In the center is a vibrant business and commercial life, there are numerous commercial structures and entertainment. According to experts in the field of secondary turnover of residential and commercial property, waterfront area of the bypass channel is highly regarded in the real estate agencies. This means that many indigenous Petersburgers are ready to settle this, once considered malpractice area. Its appeal has increased even more after the commissioning in 2005 to the metro station.

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Bypass canal in the future

Currently under active discussion is the question of the very existence of the bypass channel in its current form. To many it seems rational idea to fill the channel and in its place build a modern highway, provides a through movement from the Eastern part of St. Petersburg in the West. Such a solution would radically relieve traffic flows from the Central historical part of the Northern capital. But against this idea categorically environmentalists and citizens who are not indifferent to the historical and architectural heritage of the city. They remind us that the by-pass canal is the most important part of a single hydrological scheme and its liquidation would have disastrous consequences for the whole of the drainage system, providing activity of the big city. In addition, it flows into several rivers and streams, and just like him to fall asleep will not work. But currently, no concrete decision about the future of the longest in St. Petersburg channel has not yet been adopted. In addition, the by-pass channel has the status of historical heritage. And unauthorized to make decisions on its liquidation, local authorities are not eligible.


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