“Sementsy” they called it simply. This was the popular name for the district bordering Zvenigorodskaya Street. It was also near the Obvodny Canal. Zagorodny and Obukhovsky prospects also bordered it. Obukhovsky is now Moskovsky Prospect. Let me tell you about okrug Semyonovsky.
Okrug Semyonovsky is a municipal okrug in St. Petersburg. It is part of the Admiralteysky District. Once, it was known as Municipal Okrug #4. The municipal okrug is a specific type of administrative division in Russia.
Do you know what borders okrug Semyonovsky? To the north, it’s the Fontanka River. Gorokhovaya Street marks its eastern edge. The Obvodny Canal defines the southern border. Finally, Moskovsky Avenue lies to the west.
Okrug Semyonovsky is home to some interesting places. The Vitebsky railway station is here. Also, the Saint Petersburg State Institute of Technology is located within its boundaries.
As of 2010, the population of okrug Semyonovsky was 23322. Earlier, in 2002, the population was 29572. The area has seen some population changes over the years.
St. Petersburg itself is divided into districts. These districts are further divided into municipal okrugs. Okrug Semyonovsky is one such division. In total, St. Petersburg has 18 districts. Within them are 81 municipal okrugs.
The name “Sementsy” is linked to decades past. It recalls when the Semyonovsky Guards Regiment was stationed here. This connection to military history gives the area a unique character.
St. Petersburg has a rich history. It was founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter the Great. For two centuries, it served as the capital of the Russian Empire. The city is known for its stunning architecture. Its historical district is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
St. Petersburg is often called Russia’s cultural capital. It is a city of waterways. Canals and tributaries of the Neva River stretch to the Baltic coast. This has earned it the nickname “Venice of the North”. So, as we conclude our visit to okrug Semyonovsky, remember its place. Remember its place in the larger story of St. Petersburg.