Pokrovsky Island

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POKROVSKY ISLAND, translated as Intercession Island, area between the Fontanka River, Griboedova Canal, and Kryukov Canal. The area is about 40 hectares. The island was a part of Pervushin Island that also included Kolomensky Island, Kazansky Island, and Spassky Island until the early 18th century. The present-day name appeared in the 18th century after the Holy Virgin Intercession Church was built in the island (not preserved).

Е. А. Bondarchuk, P. Y. Yudin.