Prospekt Collection

Nevsky Prospekt 1917
Government troops open fire on demonstrators in Nevsky Prospekt, Petrograd

Nikolaevski Prospekt, Kronstadt, St Petersburg, Russia
Aerial view of Nikolaevski Prospekt, Kronstadt, Kotlin Island, St Petersburg, Russia. Date: circa 1905

Soldiers with red flags leading an immense crowd in the Nevsky Prospect
STC323997 Soldiers with red flags leading an immense crowd in the Nevsky Prospect, March 1917 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer

Nevsky Prospekt, St. Petersburg, Russia - Avenue 25 October
Nevsky Prospekt in St. Petersburg, Russia. In 1918, the new Bolshevik government changed the name of the street to " Avenue of 25 October" (as used, interestingly, on this card)

Gostiny Dvor (left) St Petersburgs largest department store
A view of Gostiny Dvor (left), St Petersburgs largest department store, in Nevski Prospekt, with pedestrians and traffic outside

Kammennoostrovsky Prospekt - St Petersburg, Russia Date: circa 1905

St Petersburg, Russia - House of the Brothers Elisseyev
Elisseeff Emporium (56, Nevsky Prospekt), St. Petersburg, Russia - a large retail and entertainment complex, including a famous food hall, constructed in 19021903 for the Elisseeff Brothers

St Petersburg / Nevski
St Petersburg: Nevski Prospekt Date: circa 1915

Revolutionists cheered by crowds, Petrograd, Russia
Revolutionists marching from the Liteiny (Liteyny) Prospekt, down Nevski (Nevsky) Prospekt, passing the Anichkov Palace, Petrograd (St Petersburg), Russia, to attack a police barracks

Revolutionists marching, Petrograd, Russia
Revolutionists marching from the Liteiny (Liteyny) Prospekt, Petrograd (St Petersburg), Russia, to attack a police barracks. Date: 1917

Nevsky Prospekt, 1799 (w / c on paper)
BAL487243 Nevsky Prospekt, 1799 (w/c on paper) by Patersson, Benjamin (1750-1816); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: Nevsky Avenue is the main street in the city of St)

The Police Bridge and Nevsky avenue in St. Petersburg, printed by Lemercier, Paris
BAL153263 The Police Bridge and Nevsky avenue in St. Petersburg, printed by Lemercier, Paris, 1840s (colour litho) by Arnout, Louis Jules (1814-68) (after); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; French

Alexander Nevsky Monastery (Lavra), St Petersburg, Russia
View of the Alexander Nevsky Monastery (Lavra), St Petersburg, Russia. It was founded by Peter the Great in 1710 at the eastern end of the Nevski Prospekt to house the relics of Alexander Nevsky

Russia, St Petersburg
St Petersburg, Russia - Nevski Prospekt Date: circa 1901

Kazan Cathedral, St Petersburg, Russia
View of Kazan Cathedral on Nevski Prospekt, St Petersburg, Russia. This Russian Orthodox cathedral is dedicated to Our Lady of Kazan, a 16th century icon of the Virgin Mary

Winter evening traffic jam C018 / 2343
Traffic jam. View of a large traffic jam in the evening rush hour, caused by a sudden snowfall. Photographed on Volgogradsky Prospekt, Moscow, Russia, in November 2012

The Newsky, (i. e. Nevskii), prospekt and the Admiralty, St
The Newsky, (i.e. Nevskii), prospekt and the Admiralty, St. Petersburg, Russia. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The Nevski Prospect - Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Nevsky Prospekt (Nevsky Avenue) - Saint Petersburg, Russia Date: circa 1906

Russia Petersburg
Around the time of the 1905 insurrection

St Petersburg
Motor cars pass horse traffic on the fashionable Nevski Prospekt

St Petersburg C1905
Birds eye view of the Nevski Prospekt, the citys main thoroughfare

St Petersburg / Nevsky
The Nevsky Prospekt, Leningrad

Women in Red Parade
Women are prominent in a parade by dissidents on the Nevski Prospekt, Petrograd

Petrograd May Day Demo
May Day demonstration on the Nevski Prospekt, Petrograd

Procession in Petrograd
A solemn procession on the Nevski Prospekt, Petrograd, mourns those who gave their lives in the name of freedom. Date: March 1917

Bolshevik Demo Petrograd
A Bolshevik demonstration processes along the Nevski Prospekt at Petrograd (St Petersburg as was and as will again be.)

Nevsky Prospect Regiment
Prebrazhensky Regiment march on Nevsky Prospekt (pro- revolution)

St Petersburg Postcard
A busy street scene with horses and carts and pedestrians in Nevski Prospect, St Petersburg

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"Prospekt: A Historical Journey through St. Petersburg's Iconic Avenue" Step back in time to 1917, as we wander down Nevsky Prospekt, the bustling heart of St. Petersburg, Russia. This vibrant street has witnessed countless historic moments that shaped the nation. Immerse yourself in the revolutionary spirit as soldiers with red flags lead an immense crowd along Nikolaevski Prospekt in Kronstadt. The echoes of their cheers still resonate today. Avenue 25 October holds a special place in history, where passionate revolutionists marched and were cheered on by crowds in Petrograd. Their determination paved the way for change. Gostiny Dvor stands proudly on Nevsky Prospekt, serving as St. Petersburg's largest department store for centuries. Its grandeur and elegance have attracted shoppers from near and far. As we stroll along Kammennoostrovsky Prospekt, marvel at its architectural wonders and feel the city's rich cultural heritage come alive before your eyes. The House of the Brothers Elisseyev is a true gem nestled within St. Petersburg's streets—a testament to timeless beauty and craftsmanship that captivates visitors even today. Nevski remains synonymous with St. Petersburg—its name evoking images of grandeur, history, and enchantment all at once. Transport yourself back to 1799 through a watercolor painting on paper depicting Nevsky Prospekt—an artistic tribute to this iconic avenue that has stood the test of time. Join us on this captivating journey through Petrograd as revolutionists march fearlessly towards change—their unwavering spirit forever etched into the fabric of Russian history. Discover why Nevsky Prospekt continues to be a symbol of resilience, unity, and progress—a living testament to Russia's past while embracing its future aspirations.