Kremlin Embankment

Follow the path by the water. Look back at the Kremlin hill, then turn towards the Millennium Bridge to see how the river opens out.

The Kazanka embankment near the Millennium Bridge

Getting there

Palace of Farmers › Paths across Palace Square › Kazanka riverbank › Kremlin Embankment

From the central arch, follow the paths across the square to the Kazanka. At the water, turn right onto the promenade with the river on your left. Look back now and then as the Kremlin hill comes into view.

Cafés and kiosks line the promenade. Pick up some tea and find a bench facing the opposite bank.

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History

This riverside promenade began with a piece of engineering: the Fedoseyevskaya embankment protects the Kazanka’s left bank from erosion. During reconstruction, walking and cycling paths were laid between Baturina Street and the former Kazan cultural centre, now the National Library. By spring 2015 there were metal railings, lighting, fountains and irrigated planting beds. Walking towards the library, notice the parallel paths beside the water. One is for pedestrians, the other is usually busy with bicycles and skaters.

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