The bridge's cantilever design relies on high-tension steel cables anchored into the concrete foundation of the embankment.
The structure weighs approximately 3,700 tons.
The bridge deck is finished with durable larch wood, which is naturally resistant to water and rot.
Engineers designed the structure to withstand extreme temperature fluctuations ranging from -30°C to +30°C.
The V-shape allows the bridge to hover above the water, creating the 'floating' effect for which it is named.
The Floating Bridge is a V-shaped cantilever structure extending 70 meters over the Moskva River without any central supports. It is the primary architectural feature of Zaryadye Park in central Moscow. The bridge deck reaches 15 meters above the water level, providing an unobstructed perspective of the Kremlin and the Stalinist skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment. Constructed primarily from reinforced concrete and steel, it features glass railings to maintain transparency and visual flow. The bridge is designed to hold a maximum load of 3,000 to 4,000 people simultaneously. It serves as an observation deck rather than a thoroughfare for river crossing. The project was designed by the architectural firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Russian partners.
The tip of the V-shape, where you can frame the Kremlin and the river in a single wide-angle shot.
Visit during the golden hour to catch the sunlight reflecting off the Kremlin walls.
Hold onto your phone or camera tightly, as the space between glass panels can be narrow and items are difficult to retrieve if dropped.
Do not attempt to climb the glass railings for photos, as security enforces strict safety rules.
