Krasnoluzhsky Bridge

Despite the water level surging a meter and a half above the maximum design specification, the bridge remained unscathed, showcasing its incredible resilience.

Following the February Revolution of 1917, the title of the bridge was changed to Krasnoluzhsky, which translates to Red Meadows, to align with the politically correct naming conventions of the time.

In recognition of his exceptional contribution to the construction of the bridge, Lavr Proskuryakov, the talented builder behind this architectural marvel, was laid to rest at the prestigious Novodevichy Cemetery in 1926.

Despite the changes in appearance, the primary function of the bridge remained unaltered: it continued to serve as a vital transportation route for a railway line that traverses the Moskva River.

[3] Instead of discarding the old steel arch, urban planners decided to repurpose it as the central support for a brand new pedestrian bridge, positioned half a mile away from its original location along the river.

The piers and staircases along the shoreline are constructed using grey stone and are designed to resemble the approaches of the original Krasnoluzhsky bridge, although they are slightly simplified in their appearance.