What does the history of the Nevsky district look like when viewed through the lens of women's roles in this local ethnographic process? The lecture at the library will discuss the charitable projects of Maria Fyodorovna, school life, revolutionary events, and factory workshops where the fate of the district and the country was decided. The lively narrative will connect personal stories into a cohesive line of memory. The history of a large city often resonates with the voices of emperors, industrialists, and military leaders, but behind the Nevsky barrier, it was written by entirely different heroes. The lecture at the library on Stremyannaya is dedicated to the women whose names and fates are connected to this district. Through their biographies, one can see how perceptions of charity, education, labor, and civic responsibility have changed. Listeners will learn about the charitable initiatives of Empress Maria Fyodorovna and what institutions appeared behind the Nevsky barrier thanks to her patronage. The discussion will also cover a young teacher from the Kornilov School, whose daily work shaped new educational approaches for the children of working-class neighborhoods. A separate story is related to Nadezhda Krupskaya as a revolutionary and public figure, for whom the Nevsky district became a space for ideological struggle and educational initiatives. An important place in the lecture is occupied by the story of Marfa Yakovleva - a young worker from the Cardboard Factory and a participant in the Obukhov Defense. Her fate illustrates how women found themselves at the center of the dramatic events of the early 20th century, risking their lives alongside men. The panorama is completed by the image of the artist from the Leningrad Porcelain Factory, Anna Yatskevich, whose works are connected to the development of industrial design and the aesthetics of everyday objects. The speaker, Irina Andreevna Gribanova, a research associate at the "Nevsky Barrier" museum, connects archival materials, museum exhibits, and little-known details of biographies. The lecture is suitable for those interested in the history of St. Petersburg, local identity of districts, and the role of women in public life. The format of a live conversation allows for questions to be asked.