Muravyov-Amursky Square

Count Nikolai Muravyov-Amursky, Governor-General of Eastern Siberia and founder of Vladivostok. In his honor, a bronze monument is installed in the square at the intersection of Lazo and Sukhanov streets. Count Muravyov-Amursky played an important role in the development of the Far East.

In 1847, Nikolai Muravier became Governor-General of Eastern Siberia. He fought for the abolition of serfdom, built schools, and settled the Far East. Thanks to his service for the benefit of the region, he gained the respect of the Far East.

In 1858, Nikolai Muravyov, during negotiations with China and without the use of armed force, returned the left bank of the Amur, ceded to China at the end of the XVII century, and concluded the Aigun Treaty. Thanks to this, he received the title of Count of Amur.

Three years later, Nikolai Muravyov-Amursky left the post of Governor-General and left for Paris, where he lived for about twenty years until his death.

In 1990, the remains of Muravyov-Amursky were brought to Vladivostok and reburied on the site overlooking the Golden Horn, where he later established a monument, where he was located in the beautiful place of the Golden Island, thanks to the Golden Island.

The square is equipped, you can relax on benches and admire the city. In spring, trees bloom in the park.

The author of the monument is the sculptor K. M. Zinich.