Maritime Victory Park (russian: Приморский парк Победы) is a municipal park on Krestovsky Island in

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. It was opened in 1945 to commemorate the Allied victory over

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. Today, it covers 243 hectares of recreational, scenic, and natural areas, and is the location of Krestovsky Stadium.

Notable features

The park is a popular destination for St. Petersburg residents and tourists, featuring * beautiful landscaping and formal gardens . Placed 2nd in 2008 ''Russia in Bloom'' competition * bronze sculptures ''Black Sea Sailor'' and ''Girl Greeting the Victors''. * the Avenue of Friendship of Cities, where delegates from various countries around the world have planted trees and flowers since 1966. In addition to the war memorial, the park housed the former

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, one of the largest multi-use stadiums in the world. Its successor Krestovsky Stadium was inaugurated in 2017.

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