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157-32. Horse Pension and horse cemetery (under restoration) in Alexandrovskiy Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo, residence of Russian tsars). Near Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2000Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 A canal in Alexandrovskiy Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo, residence of Russian tsars). Near Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2000  Ruin Tower in Alexandrovskiy Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo, residence of Russian tsars). Near Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2000  Chinese Theatre, destroyed during the war, in Alexandrovskiy Park of Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo, residence of Russian tsars). Near Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2000  Orthodox Fiodorovskiy Monastery in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo, residence of Russian tsars). Near Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2000  Orthodox Fiodorovskiy Cathedral in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo, residence of Russian tsars). Near Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 22, 2000  Imperial Horse Cemetery at the Pensioner s Stable in Tsarskoe Selo. This cemetery is the final resting place for over 120 favorite horses of the Russian Emperors, from Alexander I to Nicholas II. The neat rows of white tombstones are the result of a major restoration project completed recently. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2025  Overgrown cemetery of horses of Russian Tsars in Aleksandrovsky Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 30, 2011  Pensioners Stables and Horse Cemetery in Aleksandrovsky Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 30, 2011  The stall labeled "Moskva" that honors a favorite horse of Emperor Nicholas I in Pensioner Stable (Pensionnaya Konyushnya) in Alexander Park, Tsarskoe Selo. This horse, a veteran of military reviews like the one in Elisavetgrad, spent its retirement in the stable built by the Emperor for his own and his predecessor s faithful steeds. The nameplate was reinstated during the 2024-2025 restoration of the pavilion. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 21, 2025  Tomb of a horse Oriol of Tsar Nicholas II near Stables for Retired Horses (Pensionernye Koniushni) in Aleksandrovsky Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 30, 2011  An alley in Pavlovsk, a former Tsar residence. Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2000  A pond in Pavlovsk, a former Tsar residence. Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2000  Mausoleum in Pavlovsk, a former Tsar residence. Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2000  Iron funeral gates (1808 - 1809) in a park of Pavlovsk, a former Tsar residence. Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2000  Slavianka River in Pavlovsk, a former Tsar residence. Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2000  An alley in front of the Palace in Pavlovsk, a former Tsar residence. Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2000  Pil Tower and a road across Slavianka River in Pavlovsk, a former Tsar residence. Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2000  Pil Tower and a bridge over Slavianka River in Pavlovsk, a former Tsar residence. Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2000  Khram Druzhby (Friendship Temple) in Pavlovsk, a former Tsar residence. Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2000  A.S. in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo, suburb of Saint Petersburg). Russia, January 27, 2000  A.S. beside a fir-tree in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo, suburb of Saint Petersburg). Russia, January 27, 2000  A.S. on Chinese Bridge in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo, suburb of Saint Petersburg). Russia, January 27, 2000  Arsenal ruins in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo, suburb of Saint Petersburg). Russia, January 27, 2000  A.S. beside of Sidur s sculpture in Pushkin, suburb of Sankt Petersburg. Russia, October 22, 2000  Pyramid (pet cemetery) in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 23, 2019  Konnaya (Horse) Lane on Volkovo Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 17, 2016  At Smolenskoe Cemetery of Vasilievsliy Island. Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2000  Tombs of Smolenskoe Cemetery of Vasilievsliy Island. Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2000  A tomb of George Gapon(?) in North Cemetery. Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2000  Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare, Russian name Pizhma) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  A chapel in Literatorskie Mostki section of Volkovo Cemetery. Sankt Petersburg, Russia, October 18, 2000  A poetic tribute "Pushkin was here" to the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin in Catherine Park. The symbols on the bench carry specific meanings related to his time at the Imperial Lyceum (located just nearby), where he studied from 1811 to 1817. The Bicorne Hat (Cocked Hat): This represents the uniform worn by the students of the Imperial Lyceum. The Open Book: A symbol of his literary genius and his constant immersion in reading and writing poetry, often done while wandering this very park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Willow-herb (Epilobium hirsutum, Russian name Kiprey) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Cabbage thistle (Cirsium oleraceum, Russian name Bodyak) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Blooming thistle (Cirsium heterophyllum(?), Russian name Bodiak) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Woolly burdock (Arctium tomentosum, Russian name Lopuh) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Cemetery of Tsar s dogs in Tsarskoe Selo (former Pushkin), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 4, 2013  Close up of Cabbage thistle (Cirsium oleraceum, Russian name Bodyak) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Moneywort (Creeping Jenny, Lysimachia nummularia, Russian name Verbeynik) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Blooming Cabbage thistle (Cirsium oleraceum, Russian name Bodyak) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Blooming Willow-herb (Epilobium hirsutum, Russian name Kiprey) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Old Garden in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Oak tree in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Alley in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 3, 2016  Parterres in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Close up of flower of Woolly burdock (Arctium tomentosum, Russian name Lopuh) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Blooming Woolly burdock (Arctium tomentosum, Russian name Lopuh) on roadside in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Flower of Moneywort (Creeping Jenny, Lysimachia nummularia, Russian name Verbeynik) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Hermitage Pavilion in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Linden alley in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Fall colors in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Trees in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 3, 2016  Linden trees in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Hermitage Alley in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Stone bowl in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Sculpture of Old Garden in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Shore of Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Granite Terraces in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Stone bridge in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Upper Ponds in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Ramp Alley in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Red (Turkish) Cascade in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Island of Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Pier of Big Island in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Rome Tsezar in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Reeds in Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Grotto Pavilion in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Arsenal in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2017  Red Cascade in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2017  Gribok Hill in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Yellow leaves in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Cameron Gallery in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Children s House in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Children s Island in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Children s Pond in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Red Cascade in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2017  Chinese Theater in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Chinese Bridge in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Lurid bolete mushrooms (Suillellus luridus, Russian name Poddubovik) on Dvortsovaya Street in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 18, 2024  Immature flower head of Cabbage thistle (Cirsium oleraceum, Russian name Bodyak) in Aleksandrovsky Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 10, 2010  Bark of a larch tree in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Trunk of a larch tree in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Fall colors of an alley in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Fall colors of oaks in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Entrance of Hermitage Pavilion in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Orange leaves of maples in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025  Palladiev (Siberian) Bridge in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Wild Island of Big Pond in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Chinese bridges in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 6, 2017  Towers of Red (Turkish) Cascade in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Island of Upper Ponds in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Alley and iron benches in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Fountain "Woman with a broken jug" in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Dragon on Chinese Bridge in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016  Alley to Hermitage Pavilion in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016 |
