Monument to Apraksin

He snatched Vyborg from the Swedes

It happenned in March 1710. For this achievement Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called was conferred upon him - the highest state award of the Russian empire. The tzar also made him a count...

He snatched Vyborg from the Swedes

It happenned in March 1710. For this achievement Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called was conferred upon him - the highest state award of the Russian empire. The tzar also made him a count...

Very beautiful photo: monument+castle

Monument to Apraksin is a statue to remember this important admiral in the history of the Russian Empire. In fact, he govern in Karelia Republic and in the Baltic Zone. The monument is located in fron...

Very beautiful photo: monument+castle

Monument to Apraksin is a statue to remember this important admiral in the history of the Russian Empire. In fact, he govern in Karelia Republic and in the Baltic Zone. The monument is located in fron...

monument

The monument is located over the bridge from the castle, it should be a picturesque spot. (Except for the scaffolding on the castle in the background.)