The monument "Tsar's Walk" is one of three monuments to Peter I created by sculptor Mikhail Shemyakin (another is located on the territory of the Peter and Paul Fortress in Saint Petersburg, and one more is installed in London).

The monument to Peter I is installed on the territory of the State Complex "Palace of Congresses," which is intended for holding official events at the highest level. Among other things, this sculptural group appeared in 2003. The composition, standing on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, seems to greet guests arriving in Strelna by sea (there is a pier nearby), which makes the overall ambiance of the work look more cohesive.

The sculptural group consists of a stepped granite podium with a balustrade, on which are bronze figures: Peter I himself, his wife Catherine I, a dwarf jester, and two greyhounds. They stand on a granite pedestal with a bronze balustrade. To the left of the dwarf is an armchair throne; on the sides of the stairs leading to the upper platform of the podium are two miniature cannons. On the sides of the podium are six masks. According to the author himself, Catherine’s likeness had never before been rendered in bronze, making this work truly unique. The figures of the tsar and tsarina, executed in Shemyakin’s distinctive style, are not the only elements of the composition. On the sides of the steps leading to the decorative podium, two cannons are installed. Additionally, six bronze mascarons are on the side faces. The figures of Peter and Catherine each measure 2.5 meters in height.

According to Shemyakin, this is the first sculpture of Catherine I in history; it fully corresponds to her image and was created based on lifetime portraits and old engravings. All sculptures were cast in New York and delivered to Russia by plane. The composition was unveiled on May 28, 2003, during the celebrations of the 300th anniversary of Saint Petersburg.

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https://droogie.ru/spot/pamyatnik-carskaya-progulka-v-strelne/