“Why name a bridge after a partisan?” you might ask. The answer lies in the heroic story linked to this very spot. We are standing before the \u043c\u043e\u0441\u0442 \u041f\u0430\u0440\u0442\u0438\u0437\u0430\u043d\u0430 \u0413\u0435\u0440\u043c\u0430\u043d\u0430. It is not just a bridge. It is a monument to courage.
The \u043c\u043e\u0441\u0442 \u041f\u0430\u0440\u0442\u0438\u0437\u0430\u043d\u0430 \u0413\u0435\u0440\u043c\u0430\u043d\u0430 gracefully arches over the Duderhof Canal. It is situated in Saint Petersburg’s Krasnoselsky district. This bridge isn’t just a crossing. It’s a tribute to a brave individual. The bridge got its name in the 1970s. It shares its name with the street. Both are named after the hero.
This bridge serves a vital function. It facilitates both pedestrian and automobile traffic. The \u043c\u043e\u0441\u0442 \u041f\u0430\u0440\u0442\u0438\u0437\u0430\u043d\u0430 \u0413\u0435\u0440\u043c\u0430\u043d\u0430 was constructed between 1977 and 1980. A.A. Sokolov from Lengiproinzhproekt designed it.
The \u043c\u043e\u0441\u0442 \u041f\u0430\u0440\u0442\u0438\u0437\u0430\u043d\u0430 \u0413\u0435\u0440\u043c\u0430\u043d\u0430 is a single-span bridge. It features a frame-console system. A unique hinge is at the span’s center. The frame’s blocks are made of 19 prefabricated reinforced concrete elements. These were manufactured with prestressing. The consoles connect through a hinge.
The bridge’s supports are massive. They are made of solid concrete. Granite faces them. The facades are covered with metal sheets. The bridge has a slight skew. Its calculated span is 31 meters. The total length is 41.2 meters. Its width stretches to 35 meters. The roadway includes five lanes.
Metal railings with a simple design adorn the \u043c\u043e\u0441\u0442 \u041f\u0430\u0440\u0442\u0438\u0437\u0430\u043d\u0430 \u0413\u0435\u0440\u043c\u0430\u043d\u0430. Granite curbs mark off the sidewalks from the road. Behind the abutments are stairways. They lead to the embankments. A staircase descends to the water on the left bank. The canal’s banks are reinforced.
The street and the \u043c\u043e\u0441\u0442 \u041f\u0430\u0440\u0442\u0438\u0437\u0430\u043d\u0430 \u0413\u0435\u0440\u043c\u0430\u043d\u0430 both honor Alexander German. He was the commander of the 3rd Leningrad Partisan Brigade. During World War II, his brigade took out thousands of German soldiers and officers. They also destroyed a lot of enemy equipment. German died in 1943 in the village Zhitnitsy of the Pskov region. He was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.
As you cross this bridge remember the courage of Alexander German. Remember the spirit of resistance. The \u043c\u043e\u0441\u0442 \u041f\u0430\u0440\u0442\u0438\u0437\u0430\u043d\u0430 \u0413\u0435\u0440\u043c\u0430\u043d\u0430 stands as a lasting symbol of his bravery. It is a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.