"Sosnovka" (park). Sosnovka Park in St. Petersburg

"Sosnovka" is a park that is located in the Vyborgsky district of St. Petersburg. The total area of the complex is about 300 hectares. Its territory is limited by Yesenin Street and the following prospectuses: Torez, Svetlanovsky, Tikhoretsky, Severny.

General information

The park "Sosnovka" (the map of the locality is presented in the article) got its name due to the fact that most of its territory is occupied by a forest. It was maintained during the construction of residential areas. The street of Jacques Duclos is the central alley of the park.

Main advantages

Sosnovka Park in St. Petersburg is a popular local landmark. In the warm season, it turns into a favorite place for walking both among the guests of the city and its inhabitants. In the north-western part of the complex is the official shooting range of the Shooting Union of the country. A small children's park is in the southeast. Here there are a lot of slides and trampolines. Guests can have a bite in one of the restaurants or cafes located on the territory of the Sosnovka park. Rent of bicycles and other sports equipment is available daily from morning to evening. Especially popular is the kiosk "Cheerful Cow". Here visitors of the park can enjoy delicious ice cream, and without preservatives. "Sosnovka" - a park, where there are amazing wooden figures. They are called "Changsin". These carved sculptures are made of pine by Korean masters. They presented them to the city in honor of its tercentenary. Currently, "Sosnovka" is a park (photo is presented in the article), which is open around the clock.

Historical background

In the XIX century, the surrounding areas of the Forest Institute began to gradually adapt to the countryside. The forested area, located to the north of it, became known as Sosnovka. Summer residents have chosen this place for solitary walks. It is known that VG Belinsky and IS Turgenev often spent their time here. They both had private possessions in the vicinity. VG Belinsky had a dacha in the territory of the present Torez Avenue. In those days it was called the Staro-Pargolovskaya road. Turgenev had a dacha on Poklonnaya Gora. Residents of the central areas of the city considered Sosnovka a wild outskirts. She had a reputation for being extremely convenient for conducting duels. It was here in the winter of 1840 that Ernest de Barant and M. Yu. Lermontov fought. Fortunately, no one was hurt. The duel took place on the territory of the intersection of modern avenues of Svetlanovsky and Torez. However, as a punishment, Mikhail Yurievich was sent into exile to the Caucasus.

Improvement and redevelopment

At the end of the XIX century, the territory occupied by the current "Sosnovka" (park), was purchased by the city head VA Ratkov-Rozhnov. After his death, his son Ananias became the owner of the southern part of the district. The daughter of the deceased inherited the northern lands. Ananias seriously engaged in redevelopment of his possessions. New alleys were cut through. It was assumed that over time they would turn into the streets of the villa area. The southern alley was called Ananyevskaya. Currently, this place is Svetlanovsky Prospekt. However, Ananias' plans were not destined to come true. He was prevented by military and revolutionary actions in the country. The alleys located in the southeastern area of the park are a kind of monument to his efforts. In general, they are similar to the layout of the XX century.

Continuing operation

Until the XXI century the northern part of the park belonged to gardening (the territory of the once existing settlement Standard, founded in the 20s of last century). For the most part, the settlement was built up by Finnish frame-panel bulkhead houses. A little later, there were sports facilities, including a moto track. However, part of the land continued to own gardening. After the liquidation of the latter, construction of residential complexes began.

Operation during the WWII period

During the Second World War there was a military airfield. It was the site of the 44th Fighter Aviation Regiment. In 1941, a runway was built here. In the northeast of the former airfield a monument is erected. Next to it is the surviving memorial cemetery, where the pilots found their last refuge. New information on the functioning of the park was obtained several years ago. It turned out that during the war special school No. 2 was transferred here. She was engaged in the preparation and formation of sabotage units. It is supposed that they had to stay in the city, in case Leningrad was captured. Here, too, were trained groups that were thrown into the rear of the opponents. The students studied and lived in abandoned houses in the area where Gzhatskaya Street and Nepokorenny Prospekt are now located. This is the southern area of the park. After the war, it was built up by apartment buildings. The school worked until the 45th year.

Modern realities

In the middle of XX century on the site of the village was a forest site. The shooting range of the military-hunting society was created here. In 2007, in its place, the "Olimpiets" club began functioning. Later, the construction of the Shuvalovo-Ozerki district began. A large part of the forest was turned into a park. Later it was renamed. During construction in the Vyborgsky District the complex received the status of a forest park. In 1968, it was renamed the city park "Sosnovka". Currently, the territory boasts a well-developed network of avenues, paths and roads. The shooting range occupies a rather large part of it. The complex has a lot of entertainment for visitors of all ages. Here everyone can find an interesting occupation. Almost everywhere in the park are restaurants and cafes. In them, guests can taste a variety of dishes. On the territory of the complex there is a rental of sports equipment and bicycles, so it will not be difficult to get from one part of the park to another.

How to get there?

In order to get to the park, you need to get off at the following metro stations: Polytechnic, Specific and Ozerki. The journey will not take more than fifteen minutes. You can also get here by private car or public transport.