Zverinets Park, Gatchina

The Zverinets Park in Gatchina was created under Count Grigory Orlov and adjoined the northwestern border of the Palace Garden. In 1787, contractor K. Plastinin received payment for the construction of the Zverinskie Gates made of Pudost stone, and in 1881 architect L. F. Shperer built a stone guardhouse for the watchman nearby. In the 19th century, wooden crossings over the rivers and canals of the park were replaced by iron bridges with decorative railings, and the territory housed a forester's lodge, barracks, and enclosures for deer and bison. Visitors are prohibited from making fires and swimming in the water bodies, which according to Rospotrebnadzor data are not intended for this, while the gates and guardhouse suffered only minor damage in 1941–1944.