Site of Pushkin’s Duel
A granite obelisk on the place where Pushkin was shot, perpetually adorned with fresh flowers. Leave the station, walk down Torzhkovskaya street, and turn left at the first light on Novosibirskaya street. Walk straight to the end of the road, cross the railway tracks and enter the park. The monument is across the park, to the left.
Why it is worth a visit
This site serves as a vital historical landmark marking the location of the duel involving one of Russia's most iconic literary figures, Alexander Pushkin.
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Highlights
Why visit
This site serves as a vital historical landmark marking the location of the duel involving one of Russia's most iconic literary figures, Alexander Pushkin.
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