Why is Blagoveshchensky Bridge more than just a crossing over the Neva? St. Petersburg is unimaginable without its bridges, but among them, there is one that is both the first and the most significant - Blagoveshchensky. In 2025, this unique structure will celebrate its 175th anniversary, and it is a great reason to embark on a journey through the pages of engineering and urban history. In the lecture "Blagoveshchensky Bridge: the First Permanent Bridge on the Neva," conducted by engineer and guide from the educational company "St. Petersburg Through the Eyes of an Engineer" Alexander Kizik, listeners will learn about the alternative bridge projects that existed before Blagoveshchensky, how it is connected to the Volga and the city of Tver, why its draw span is not what one might expect, and even - which canal had to be filled in for its construction. We share on our website where to go with children in St. Petersburg.