Monastyrsky island (Saint Petersburg)

Russia / Sankt Petersburg / Saint Petersburg
 island, draw only border
Between river Neva, Obvodny canal and river Monastyrka. The area of 50 ha, length 0,9 km, width 0,6 km.

Was formed in 1832 after construction of the Obvodny Canal. Before beginning. XVIII century. In this territory der. Vihtula and Swedish powder laboratory at the beginning. XVIII century, St Alexander Nevsky Monastery (hence the name),. Here are Theological Academy, Theological Seminary, Industrial-Pedagogical College, Psychiatric Hospital and other institutions.
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Coordinates:   59°55'11"N   30°23'19"E
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