The statue was created by the sculptor Alexei Shchyotov.
Peter the Great visited Nizhny Novgorod twice; his 1722 visit was part of his preparation for the Persian campaign.
The monument is cast in bronze and stands on a granite pedestal.
Its location on the Nizhnevolzhskaya Embankment was specifically chosen to overlook the Volga, a river central to Peter's naval ambitions.
The project was funded through private donations and public contributions as a gift to the city.
The Peter the Great Statue in Nizhny Novgorod is a bronze monument honoring the Russian Tsar's visits to the city in 1695 and 1722. Located on the Nizhnevolzhskaya Embankment, the sculpture depicts Peter I standing with a spyglass, gazing toward the Volga River. It was unveiled in 2014 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Nizhny Novgorod Governorate. The monument serves as a central feature of the pedestrian-friendly riverfront promenade. It is positioned near the confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers, highlighting the Tsar's historical strategic interest in the region. The statue is a site of local pride and a frequent stop for visitors exploring the historic riverside district.
From the riverfront path, frame the statue with the Volga River and the Strelka area in the background.
Combine your visit with a walk along the entire length of the Nizhnevolzhskaya Embankment.
Visit during the evening when the statue and surrounding promenade are illuminated.
Avoid visiting during heavy rain or high winds, as the exposed riverfront offers no shelter.
