Russian railways intend to push the consequences of growing freight traffic to Ladozhsky Station - this will save money and not build an expensive bridge.
Valery Titievsky/Kommersant
Today, all cargo towards the ports of the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland passes through St. Petersburg. The number of freight trains is growing, they say at Russian Railways, and, having suddenly abandoned plans to build a bypass route, they are asking the city’s only transit station to handle this. Even at the cost of reducing passenger flow. The idea seemed dubious to Smolny: specialized vice-governor Igor Albin is preparing an appeal to the federal government, and the city transport committee is writing out the terms of reference for pre-design work on the construction of the bypass.
The northeastern railway bypass of St. Petersburg involves the construction of a branch, presumably from the Pavlovo-on-Neva station to Losevo. From there, freight trains can deliver goods to ports on the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland. This is primarily the Russian Vysotsk, which mainly specializes in transshipment of coal and oil products, and Finnish ports.
Today, freight flows through St. Petersburg - it captures the Zanevsky Post, Rzhevka and Ruchi stations and goes north towards Losevo. At one of the last meetings of the interdepartmental working group for the development of the railway junction of St. Petersburg and Leningrad region representatives of Russian Railways announced their desire to increase it. At first, this did not cause any negativity: the railway workers proposed a list of promising projects, in which transit towards the ports of the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland was described very diplomatically:
– “Construction of the north-eastern railway bypass of St. Petersburg on the Manushkino – Toksovo section”;
– “A set of measures for the development of railway infrastructure on the section Pavlovo-on-Neva – Zanevsky Post – Rzhevka – Ruchi – Losevo”;
– “Construction of the second bridge across the Neva on the Pavlovo-on-Neva – Manushkino section.”
First, the development of pre-project documentation for the first and third points was discussed, then the railway workers went to Moscow and made it clear: at the supreme headquarters of Russian Railways they prefer point No. 2. That is, the reconstruction of the current route, which categorically does not correspond to Smolny’s plans. Because any reconstruction promises an increase in freight traffic through the city, and the city has absolutely no need for this. Today's trend is aimed at moving industrial and infrastructure facilities beyond its borders.
The current route of freight trains towards the northern ports of the Gulf of Finland via Rzhevka and Ruchyi covers the Ladozhsky station. An increase in load means a reduction in passenger traffic, and no one in St. Petersburg likes this. A confidential source in the Oktyabrskaya Railway told Fontanka that the transport committee suggested that his colleagues delay making a final decision: they say, let’s make a preliminary design, determine exactly where the northeastern bypass can take place, what money will be required for its construction, compare with the expected costs of reconstructing the current infrastructure - and then we’ll see.
But the railway workers shake their heads: the most ingenious pre-design will not allow the new railway line to jump over the Neva - the new bridge will have to be built in any way, because located on the Pavlovo-on-Neva - Manushkino section will not cope with the increase in freight traffic. The reconstruction of the St. Petersburg part of today's route will probably be cheaper - and, in any case, faster.
Vice-Governor of St. Petersburg Igor Albin realized that it was time to complain to the Kremlin.
Better one than three
St. Petersburg officials proposed a diplomatic response: replacing three points, which now seem disingenuous to them, with one with a more “global” wording: “Construction of a north-eastern railway bypass of St. Petersburg in order to pass transit freight traffic to the sea ports of the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland and state border Russian Federation».
Smolny believes that such an approach will contribute to the recognition as optimal of the northeastern bypass route, which will be outside the urban development zone. As Fontanka was told by the Directorate for the Development of the Transport System of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, this is exactly what the head of the transport committee, Alexander Golovin, wrote to Vice-Governor Igor Albin about. The Transport Committee is preparing terms of reference for the relevant pre-design work: the department was asked to contact the Directorate - they say they can do this work there. Smolny applied with the wording “at the expense of funds saved in 2018,” but the head of the Directorate, Kirill Polyakov, predictably retorted: in 2018, he failed to save funds.
The directorate suggested that the transport committee prepare technical specifications in order to try to find money for the development of a preliminary project in 2019. New Year It’s rapidly approaching, so the committee got down to work in emergency mode.
The Directorate for the Development of the Transport System was established by the governments of St. Petersburg, the Leningrad region and the Russian Ministry of Transport. IN lately She is the customer of several small projects (a feasibility study for a tram line in Kudrovo or a project for 34 million rubles), so no one expects anything more from her than the development of pre-project documentation. In the best case scenario for the northeastern bypass, it will be ready by the end of 2019 - after which all interested parties will once again be faced with the need to look for money.
And no one can stop the Russian railways“In the meantime, begin the reconstruction of the St. Petersburg part of this transit route. In addition, probably, to the Russian government - it is no coincidence that Igor Albin demanded from the chairmen of the committees on transport and transport and transit policy, Alexander Golovin and Sergei Kharlashkin, to prepare a draft appeal from the governor of St. Petersburg to the government of the Russian Federation “with the attachment of the necessary information materials» by September 24, 2018.
It is assumed that the desire of the railway workers to make money by increasing cargo flows to the ports of the northern coast of the Gulf of Finland at the expense of St. Petersburg will be curbed by the St. Petersburg Prime Minister.
Fontanka, 34
No matter how much I honor Akhmatova, no matter how much I love Gumilyov, I have a special relationship with the son of these great Russians - Lev Nikolaevich, which has nothing to do with worshiping the reflection of glory. He not only overcame the force of attraction of the name of his parents, but also accomplished the main thing: he was realized, fulfilled.
This great Eurasian is a whole chapter of Russian historiography. One can accept or not accept his teaching about passionarity and its bearers - he did not claim to be absolute - but one cannot help but recognize in his unique personality a living, bright embodiment of “unleaning”, unbroken Russia.
I only saw him once.
June 1989. In the yard famous house There is nowhere for apples to fall on the Fontanka embankment: the celebrations on the occasion of the opening of the long-awaited Akhmatova Museum are in full swing. On a light improvised platform, among the city fathers and the literary elite, is an old man with an Akhmatovian profile and the fearless face of a sage.
- Gumilyov? - I ask a friend, St. Petersburg historian Muratov.
- Yes, Gumilyov.
Only about three hours later we were able to get into the museum and, shocked, tired of what we had seen and heard, we slowly walked along the embankment. The old man with the eagle gaze never left my mind.
– Do you know him?
- I know you. But a casual acquaintance.
- Well, tell me anyway.
I clarified the request: I was not interested in the historian Gumilyov (I read everything that can be read) - I was interested in Gumilyov the man, although both are inseparable and fused.
Muratov thought for a moment, then lit a cigarette and slowly began:
“I know him from university, but one day business brought me to his house. An ordinary communal apartment. Five or six bells and silent old women in the corridor. They received me cordially: they had dinner and invited me. At the table, besides Lev Nikolaevich and his wife, sat an unshaven, drunk old man. We were introduced. “Kozyrev,” he introduced himself, shaking my hand and pushing back his chair aloofly. But after the second visit he became a little better and no longer paid attention to me. And after the third glass he suddenly asked the owner: “What did you say then?” Lev Nikolaevich was embarrassed and, looking at me, slightly gruffing, replied: “And I said that you did the right thing.” Kozyrev chuckled, sat for another two minutes and left.
I didn’t ask any questions, but Gumilyov, from the height of his experience, has a philosophical attitude towards himself and people, and he himself explained Kozyrev’s question: “Fate tied me with one rope to Nikolai Kozyrev and his younger brother, whom you had the honor of just meeting. Senior
Kozyrev was taken because he was an astronomer different from everyone else, and the younger one was taken for company, or, more precisely, for a genealogical crime - for kinship. And so we found ourselves together in the same camp, at the same logging site. In the brigade, as usual, there was an informer who killed many souls. We decided to remove it. The younger Kozyrev drew the lot. That's it. But since then his soul has been hurting, and at every meeting he asks the same sacramental question.”
The Fountain House is one of the most interesting sights of St. Petersburg, almost the same age as the city. The name “Fountain House” dates back to the 18th century. was assigned to the estate of the Sheremetev counts, built on a vast area between the Fontanka River embankment and Liteiny Prospekt. The architect of the main manor house was S.I. Chevakinsky. Perhaps F.-B.'s drawings were used in the project. Rastrelli. The most eminent architects participated in the creation of the interiors of the palace and manor buildings over several centuries. different eras: F. S. Argunov, I. D. Starov, A. N. Voronikhin, D. Quarenghi, H. Meyer, D. Quadri, I. D. Corsini, N. L. Benois, A. K. Serebryakov and others Under Count Sheremetev, the Fountain House was one of the high society centers of St. Petersburg, a meeting place for outstanding musicians, cultural figures and scientists. The Sheremetev Choir Chapel, created to accompany divine services in the house church of the Fountain House, was well known not only in Russia, but also in Europe. The palace was practically a museum of the history of the Sheremetev family, which for many centuries played an important role in Russian state. Since 1990, the Sheremetev Palace has been one of the branches of the St. Petersburg state museum theatrical and musical art. A Music Museum is being created within the walls of the palace, which is based on. Nowadays in the halls of the Sheremetev Palace you can see objects from the Sheremetev collections, as well as works of painting and decorative arts. art XVIII-XIX centuries, received by the museum over the last quarter century.
Contacts
Address: Fontanka River embankment, 34
Inquiries, requests for excursions and concerts: tel. 272-44-41, 272-45-24 (dispatcher, cash desk)
Concert and excursion department: tel. 272-32-73, 272-40-74
Operating mode
Exhibition "Enfilade of the Palace's State Halls" (2nd floor):
Thursday-Monday 11.00-19.00 Wednesday 13.00-21.00
Closed: Tuesday and last Friday of the month
from Wednesday (13.00-21.00) to Sunday (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun; 11.00-19.00),
The ticket office closes an hour earlier
Closed days: Monday, Tuesday and last Friday of the month
- Exhibition "Enfilade of the Palace's State Halls" (2nd floor):
adult - 300 rubles, students and schoolchildren - 100 rubles, pensioners - 200 rubles,
- Exposition musical instruments"Open funds" (1st floor):
adult - 300 rubles, students and schoolchildren - 100 rubles, pensioners - 200 rubles,
children under 7 years old - free, preferential categories of citizens - 70 rubles.
For free:
- visitors under 18 years old third Thursday of every month
- visitors with a St. Petersburg Guest Card, during the validity period of the card
- visitors from St. Petersburg CityPass is free during the validity period of the card
Cost of tickets with excursion service:
- For single visitors : - 400 rub.
- For groups: from 2500 to 5000 rubles. per group, entrance tickets are paid additionally
Audio guide for the “Open Funds” exposition - 50 rubles.
Staged photo shoot in the interiors of the palace (anniversary, wedding) 1 hour - 5000 rub. registration by phone 272-44-41 or 272-45-24
Please note that benefits are valid upon presentation of the relevant documents
Excursions
Museum of Theatrical Musical Art and St. Petersburg project “Unified Card of St. Petersburg Residents” announces a loyalty program from July 1, 2019 for card holders - discounts for students and pensioners to visit all branches of the museum!
(Fontanka River embankment, 34)
Student entrance ticket - 80 rubles (20% discount)
Entrance ticket for a pensioner - 150 rubles (25% discount)
The holder of the electronic card is a citizen of the Russian Federation, in whose name the electronic card “Unified Card of St. Petersburg Resident” was issued.
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In 1712, St. Petersburg became the capital of Russia. Peter I began to move here with noble people, among whom was Field Marshal Count Boris Petrovich Sheremetev. It was for the sake of such relocation that he was granted a plot of house No. 34 on the embankment of the Fontanka River. Peter donated land here so that the new owners could develop it, thus improving this area of St. Petersburg. In addition, the sovereign married the count to his relative A.P. Naryshkina.
The Sheremetev section extended straight from the bank of the Fontanka all the way to the route of the future Liteyny Prospekt. Under Boris Petrovich it was built here wooden house and various outbuildings, the family lived in their house on Palace Embankment(later it was built in its place Novo-Mikhailovsky Palace). In the late 1730s - early 1740s, a new one-story palace was built for Boris Petrovich Sheremetev's son Peter on the site of old wooden buildings. It was designed by an architect Zemtsov.
In the early 1750s, according to the project S. I. Chevakinsky and F.S. Argunov, this building was built with a second floor. Count Sheremetev paid Chevakinsky for this work in 1751 with a pair of bay horses, and two years later - 100 rubles.
The Sheremetev Palace is located in the depths of the site, and a metal fence separated the front yard from the embankment. Along the edge of the roof there was originally a wooden balustrade with statues on the pedestals. In the center of the building there was a high two-span porch with two entrances, through which one could get directly to the second floor. At the entrance in 1759, two gilded wooden figures of horses by Johann Franz Duncker were installed on pedestals.
After the death of his wife and daughter, Count Pyotr Borisovich moved to Moscow in 1768. Despite the absence of the owners, the estate continued to be rebuilt. In 1788-1792, it was rented out to the Portuguese envoy, and then to Prince V.B. Golitsyn.
After the death of Pyotr Borisovich, the estate passed to his son Nikolai. Nikolai Petrovich spent a long time in Moscow, but at the end of the 1790s he began to live regularly in the capital. He hired an architect to renovate the interiors of his palace I. E. Starova. In 1796, the count settled in the Fountain House. The Sheremetevs had their own theater and orchestra here. The performers were the most talented serfs. In 1801, Nikolai Petrovich married one of these serfs, Praskovya Ivanovna Kovaleva. After Starov, the premises in the palace were rebuilt D. Quarenghi And A. N. Voronikhin. On the territory of the estate, a Summer House, Coach Houses, and a Garden Pavilion were built, and service outbuildings were rebuilt.
After the death of Nikolai Petrovich on January 2, 1809, the estate passed to his six-year-old son Dmitry Nikolaevich. On the initiative of Empress Maria Feodorovna, a Guardian Council was created over the Sheremetev property. M. I. Donaurov, whose family settled in the palace, was appointed the main trustee. In 1811-1813, according to the design of H. Meyer, on the site of the Orangery overlooking Liteiny Prospekt, the Office Wing and the adjacent Hospital Wing were built. In 1821, the architect D. Quadri built a three-story Fountain wing with the main facade on the Fontanka. Between it and the Hospital wing the Singing wing was built. The choristers of the Sheremetev Chapel were settled here.
During the period of Dmitry Nikolaevich’s service in the Cavalry Regiment, his colleagues often visited the palace. The officers often took advantage of the count's hospitality, and the regiment even adopted the expression “living at Sheremetev's expense.” Among the guests here was often the artist O. A. Kiprensky. In the summer of 1827, Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin came here, and in the workshop of the palace Kiprensky painted his most famous portrait. On April 18, 1837, the wedding of the count and the maid of honor of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna Anna Sergeevna took place in the Sheremetev Palace. In 1844, their son Sergei was born.
The architect I. D. Corsini worked for the Sheremetevs for almost twenty years. On May 16, 1838 it took place grand opening cast-iron fence with a gate decorated with the coat of arms of the Sheremetev counts. Corsini completely rebuilt the palace premises, and in 1845 the Garden Wing was built. In the Fountain House they arranged musical evenings. Glinka, Berlioz, Liszt, Vilegorsky, and Schubert performed here.
Countess Anna Sergeevna died in 1849. In 1857, Dmitry Nikolaevich joined new marriage, in 1859 in which his son Alexander was born. A new reconstruction of the estate began. In 1867, to the palace according to the project N. L. Benois The northern wing was added.
After the death of Count Dmitry Nikolaevich in 1871, the property was divided between his sons Sergei and Alexander. The Fountain House went to Sergei Dmitrievich. In 1874, the architect A.K. Serebryakov worked on the Sheremetev estate and built new five-story buildings here. As a result, the site was divided into two parts. Apartment buildings were built on the Liteiny Prospekt side (No. 51), while the front part remained on the Fontanka side (House No. 34). At the beginning of the twentieth century, work was completed on the reconstruction of the revenue part of the site. The Garden Gate, Grotto, Hermitage, Greenhouse, Chinese gazebo and other garden buildings were destroyed. In 1908, the Manege and Stables were rebuilt into Theater hall(now Drama theater on Liteiny). In 1914, according to the design of M.V. Krasovsky, two-story shopping pavilions were built here.
In 1917, the Sheremetev family transferred the house into the possession of the Soviet government. From mid-1924 to 1952, A. A. Akhmatova lived in one of the wings of the palace. Here in 1989, in honor of the poetess’s centenary, her museum was opened. It was Akhmatova who in her poems gave the palace a second name - “Fountain House”.
IN Soviet era the palace housed the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute. Since 1990, a branch of the Museum of Theater and Musical Art has been located here. In 1999, after restoration, the White Palace was opened in the palace. concert hall, where classical music concerts are held.
On March 5, 2006, on the fortieth anniversary of the death of A. A. Akhmatova, her monument was unveiled at the Sheremetev Palace.