Neva River Collection

Russian Ice Mountain on the Admiralty Square in St. Petersburg, 1850s. Private Collection

Catherine the Great Visiting the Ice Mountain in Saint Petersburg, 1788. Artist: Paterssen, Benjamin (1748-1815)
Catherine the Great Visiting the Ice Mountain in Saint Petersburg, 1788. From a private collection

Map of St. Petersburg, c.1900 (engraving)
532866 Map of St. Petersburg, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of St. Petersburg, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Vue des montagnes de glace pendant le carnaval à Moscou, 1817-1824. Creator: Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830)
Vue des montagnes de glace pendant le carnaval a Moscou, 1817-1824. Private Collection

Vue de l'École des cadets et du pont sur la Néva, à Saint-Petersbourg, 1817-1824
Vue de l'Ecole des cadets et du pont sur la Neva, a Saint-Petersbourg, 1817-1824. Private Collection

Vue de la nouvelle bourse et des bâtiments de l'académie des siences, et d'histoire... 1817-1824
Vue de la nouvelle bourse et des batiments de l'academie des siences, et d'histoire... 1817-1824. Private Collection

Cabin of Peter the Great, 1853. Creator: Tsylov, Nikolay Ivanovich (1799-1879)
Cabin of Peter the Great, 1853. Private Collection

The Rumyantsev Mansion on the English Embankment in St Petersburg, c. 1890. Creator: Anonymous
The Rumyantsev Mansion on the English Embankment in St Petersburg, c. 1890. Private Collection

The Rumyantsev Mansion on the English Embankment in St Petersburg, c. 1890. Creator: Anonymous
The Rumyantsev Mansion on the English Embankment in St Petersburg, c. 1890. Private Collection

Neva River near the Peter and Paul Fortress on the day of Mid-Pentecost (Prepolovenie) Celebration. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Ice Mountains, ca 1814. Artist: Anonymous
Ice Mountains, ca 1814. Private Collection

The Academy of Sciences (Series Views of Saint Petersburg), 1820s. Artist: Pluchart, Alexander (1777-1827)
The Academy of Sciences (Series Views of Saint Petersburg), 1820s. From a private collection

Navy Day celebrations, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Couple walking on the frozen Neva River next to the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island (Vasilyevsky Ostrov), Saint Petersburg, Russia

View towards Hermitage Bridge over Zimniaya Kanavka (Winter Canal), and Neva River beyond, in winter, Saint Petersburg, Russia

View towards Rostral Columns and the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island (Vasilyevsky Ostrov) in winter, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Marble lion at the Dvortsovaya pier of the Admiralty Embankment, on River Neva, looking towards the historic buildings of the University Embankment, Saint Petersburg, Russia

View across Neva River towards Saint Isaac Cathedral (Isaakievskiy Sobor), Saint Petersburg, Russia

Navy Day celebrations on Neva River, Saint Petersburg, Russia

"Poltava", Russian 54-gun battleship, next to the Peter and Paul Fortress, Saint Petersburg, Russia

The Peter and Paul Fortress, part of the State Museum of Saint Petersburg History, as seen from the Palace Embankment, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Russia, St. Petersburg, Center, buildings on the Neva River

Russia, St. Petersburg, Center, Dvotsovaya Square, Winter Palace and Hermitage Museum

Russia, St. Petersburg, Dvotsovaya Square, Winter Palace and Hermitage Museum

Russia, St. Petersburg, Center, Dvortsovy Bridge on the Neva River

Russia, St. Petersburg, Center, Neva River view of the Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral

Russia, St. Petersburg, Meteor hydrofoil to Peterhof

Russia, St. Petersburg, Vasilevsky Island, Birzhevaya Square, Central Naval Museum and figure on the The Strelka

Russia, St. Petersburg, Petrograd, Peter and Paul Fortress, Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, final resting place for the Romanov Royal Family

Russia, Saint Petersburg, Center, Winter Palace, Hermitage Museum, Dvortsovaya Square, evening

Palace bridge over Neva river, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Cityscape over Neva river, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Neva River, Saint Petersburg, Russia

View towards Hermitage Bridge over Zimniaya Kanavka (Winter Canal), and Neva River beyond, St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

Historical views of Russia
6338038 Historical views of Russia by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Russia. The Imperial Winter Palace at St)

Electric tramlines laid on the frozen Neva River (b / w photo)
BCC468100 Electric tramlines laid on the frozen Neva River (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Petersburg (chromolitho)
734997 St Petersburg (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Petersburg. Liebig card)

An Ice-Boat on the Neva (engraving)
1610240 An Ice-Boat on the Neva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ice-Boat on the Neva. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 April 1865)

Boatmen on the Neva (engraving)
1097802 Boatmen on the Neva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boatmen on the Neva)

A View from St. Petersburg, 1817. Creator: Shchedrin, Sylvester Feodosiyevich (1791-1830)
A View from St. Petersburg, 1817. Found in the Collection of Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo, Helsinki

Stock exchange in Saint Petersburg, End 1840s. Creator: Bichebois, Louis-Pierre-Alphonse
Stock exchange in Saint Petersburg, End 1840s. Private Collection

Palace Embankment as Seen from the Peter and Paul Fortress, 1794. Artist: Alexeyev
Palace Embankment as Seen from the Peter and Paul Fortress, 1794. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

View of Saint Petersburg. Artist: Vereshchagin, Pyotr Petrovich (1836-1886)
View of Saint Petersburg. From a private collection

Fireworks on the Neva in St. Petersburg on New Years Eve, January 1, 1755, 1755. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Saint Petersburg. View from the Peter and Paul Fortress on the Summer Garden, 1806. Private Collection

The Dacha of Dmitry Lvovich Naryshkin at the Kamenny Island in Saint Petersburg, 1824. Private Collection

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

The Neva River, a majestic waterway that winds through the heart of Saint Petersburg, holds a rich history and captivating beauty. From its iconic Russian Ice Mountain on Admiralty Square in the 1850s to Catherine the Great's visit to an Ice Mountain in 1788 captured by artist Paterssen, this river has witnessed countless moments of grandeur. One such moment was during the Mid-Pentecost Celebration near the Peter and Paul Fortress, where the Neva River flowed gracefully alongside joyful festivities. Anonymous artists depicted breathtaking Ice Mountains around 1814, showcasing nature's frozen artistry. In the early 1820s, Alexander Pluchart immortalized The Academy of Sciences' view of Saint Petersburg with its prominent position along the Neva River. Navy Day celebrations further enlivened this historic watercourse as it became a stage for patriotic revelry. Even amidst winter's icy grip, couples found solace walking hand-in-hand on the frozen Neva River next to Vasilyevsky Island's Spit. The Hermitage Bridge over Zimniaya Kanavka provided picturesque views while Rostral Columns stood tall against winter's backdrop. At Dvortsovaya pier on Admiralty Embankment, a regal marble lion overlooked historic buildings along University Embankment. Across from it stood Saint Isaac Cathedral—a magnificent sight across the flowing waters of Neva River. Navy Day celebrations continued to bring life and color to this mighty river as Russia celebrated its maritime heritage with pride. Whether adorned with ice or reflecting vibrant festivities, Neva River remains an integral part of Saint Petersburg's identity—a symbol of resilience and timeless allure.