The museum ship, the legendary protected cruiser
Aurora, the former defender of Russia in two wars: the Russian-Japanese 1904-1905 and the First World War 1914-1918, in which it participated in the Baltic Fleet cruiser brigade. In February 1917, the sailors of the cruiser rebelled and raised the red flag of the revolution over it. On October 25, 1917, Aurora fired the first shot that signalized the beginning of the storm of the Winter Palace. You should visit this ship to truly touch the history itself!
Opening hours:
Daily – 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Day off - Monday, Friday
Address: Petrogradskaya embankment, St Petersburg (
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Website –
eng.navalmuseum.ru