The giant and controversial monument to Peter the Great was erected near Krymsky (Crimean) bridge on September 5th, 1997. The monument by prominent sculptor Tsereteli was unveiled during the celebrations of Moscow's 850th anniversary and was dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the Russian navy.
"Lastochka" (swallow). is the riverboat restaurant near monument.
Mosckve-Reka, monument, Peter I, Peter the great, river boat, Lastochka
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