SPb has over 80 rivers and canals, 42 islands. The total length of rivers is 300 km.

The total number of bridges joining the banks of the rivers and canals comes to 500 (including suburbs)/ 21 of them are draw-bridges. The Moyka river is 4 km 67 meters long, width 40 meters, depth 3,2 m., it flows at a speed 8-11 cubic meters per second. Before the foundation of the city this river was called Muya (this means dirty in Ingrian), but the name was difficult for pronunciation and was transformed in Moyka. The Moyka was not originally connected with the Fountain river, it streamed out of the swamp which was located at the territory which is now occupied by the Mikhaylovsky Garden. Peter the Great decided to arrange the Summer Garden on that site and the works started in 1704. The numbers of canals were digged and some of them joined the Moyka river and the Fountain river. At the time of SPb construction the Moyka River became the city boundary. 15 bridges connect the banks of the river. The Green Bridge constructed in 1720 at the place of crossing of the Nevsky Prospect with he Moyka was originally a draw bridge and was guarded by customs officers collecting the transportation fees. In the course of city construction in 1711 the artificial section of the river was made between Summer Garden and Michaels Castle. The Castle was built in 1797 1801 (architects Bazhenov and Brenna) for Paul I, (favorite city residence of Paul I, received its name due to the St.Michael Church, Paul was killed in this Castle by his courtesies, after Pauls murder the Royal Family left the Castle and never used it as a residential area, transferred to Engineering Department, Engineering Castle). Near the Castle the Moyka has a sleeve Swan canal running along the Western side of the Summer Garden.

Further we can see the Mikhaylovsky Garden (Michaels Garden) stretched along the left bank of the Moyka, on the right the Mars Field (originally was a swampy area, then dried and cleaned, used for military parades, the column with the statue of Alexander Suvorov, famous Russian Field marshal, depicted as the Roman God of War Mars). , .

Moyka, 3 = Round Market constructed in 18 century by the project of Quarenghy. This structure is one of the oldest markets in SPb The stone body of the market is triangular in plan but with rounded ends thats why it is called Round. Moyka, 4 Horse Stable Yard (the main facade looks at Horse Stable Square)

 Moyka 7 Millionaires Street, 8 commercial apartments building owned by GlinkaMavrin. Moyka, 12 Russian Museum of Alexander Pushkin the famous Russian poet (it was his last apartment, he died here after his duel (affair of honour) with Dantes), Moyka, 14 this house was occupied by , Pushkins close friend, now it houses the Hotel PushkaInn. Moyka, 20 The Quier Capella (architect Benua) Moyka, 21 the mansion of Prince Abamelek-Lazarev, the well-known Russian businessman in the end of 19 beginning of the 20 centuries, one of the richest Russian merchants, he owned coal mines in the Urals. The building was constructed in the beginning of the 20 century. Moyka, 24 constructed in the 19 century. Until revolution 1917 the building was occupied by the famous restaurant Donon. Currently it is owned by the Hotel Kempinski. Moyka, 29 Japanese Council Department.

Quier Bridge. Made of cast iron, length 24 m, width 72 m. The bridge serves as extension of the Palace Square. Decorated with the laced framework. The name comes from the Quier Capella, the centre of musical culture in SPb, because the bridge stops at the gate of Capellas building. General Headquarters building (architect Karlo Rossi). The central part of the building consists of 2 blocks joined by the arch, the length of the arch bow makes 580 meters. The buildings housed the General Headquarters, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance (the Eastern block). Currently the building houses the administration of Leningradsky military district. The eastern wing was transferred to the Hermitage Museum in 1993. Moyka, 57/Nevskiy, 18 the mansion of Kotomin, Russian merchant (architect Stasov) In the 1-st half of the 19 century there was a bakery shop owned by Volf&Beranzhe on the ground floor.

Moyka 59/ Nevskiy, 15. Opposite the mansion of Kotomin, across the Nevskiy, there was the mansion of Chicherin, In 1755 the architect Rastrelli constructed the big, temporary Winter Palace for the Empress Elizabeth I. The Palace was stretched to the Malaya Morskaya street. Upon completion of construction of the stone Winter Palace that structure was dismantled. In 1768 this land section became a property of GeneralPoliceman Nikolas Chicherin. The present building was constructed at that time, style: neo-classicism. In 1858 the house was purchased by merchants the Eliseevs. The house owner, Stepan Eliseev was an art patron and art collector. After the revolution there was a cinema Barricada here. Presently the building houses the Talion Imperial Hotel owned by Talion ompany, restaurants and rooms with restored interiors and furnished with specially designed furniture items. Moyka, 46/ Nevskiy, 17 Count Stroganoff Palace (architect Rastrelli) Baroque style. Now it is an affiliate of State Russian Museum. Moyka, 48 Count Razumovskiy Palace (Kirill Razumovskiy was a famous Russian politician, General Field Marshal.) In 1797 this building was transferred to SPb Orphans

Asylum. In 1918 the house accommodates the Pedagogical Institute. Now it is the main building of Russian State Pedagogical University named after Gertzen. The entrance gate of the University from the Moyka embankment is decorated with the figure of pelican feeding the nestlings ()The pelican was a symbol of Foster Home ( ) and remained the symbol of the University. The depiction of pelicans can be seen on the front walls of the University blocks. Moldings were created as per Quarenghi drawings.

Moyka, 52 is also associated with Pedagogical University, the former SPb Foster Home. Constructed in the beginning of 19 century, purchased for the Foster Home in 1834. Moyka 58 commercial apartments building owned by A.Zhuen. Constructed in 1913-1914, architect R.Meltzer. Moyka 61 SPb State University of Telecommunication named after professor Bonch-Bruevich Moyka 62/Grivtsov Lane, 2 commercial apartments building owned by Lipin. Constructed in 18 century. The Blue Bridge the widest in SPb, 100m wide (obelisk with the rings of the most devastating floods in 18-19 c. 1824 the highest water level; the bridge was used as serfmarket until 1862, later it was a labor market for waiters, servants and chambermaids). The Mariinsky Palace, St. Isaac Square Moyka, 64/ Grivtsov Lane, 1 originally used for commercial apartments owned by K.Korpus. In the 1-st half of the 19 century the famous English Club was situated here. It counted about 400 members all from noble families. Entrance fee was 100 silver rubles. It was the favorite gambling club of SPb aristocracy. Alexander Pushkin became the club member in 1832 and described the Club in his novel Queen of Spades. Moyka. 71/Gorokhovaya street, 16 commercial apartments building owned by K.Korpus. Moyka, 72 The House of Russian-American Company which was established in 1799 to open-up Alaska. Alaska which was discovered by Russian sea man (traveler) used to be a part of Russia but was sold to the US in 1867 at a ridiculously low price 7.2 mln. USD. After that the Russian-American Company was established. Later he building was housing a pawnshop.

Moyka//Bolshaya Morskaya Street. On the corner Cultural Centre of Communication Union, Originally was constructed as Lutheran Church (1862 1865) by architect Bosse with typical for these churches top towers. Within the period from 1932 to1940 completely reconstructed in constructivism style and adapted for public use. Suspended on chains pedestrian Post-office Bridge

Baths, The Lathern Bridge.

Moyka, 82 Voronins (Lathern) Baths. The house was originally used as commercial apartments, but later the owner decided to construct the baths for public use. The constructed baths were equipped with all technical achievements available at those days, special vent system fountains and swimming pools with regulated water level and temperatures, special asphalt floor cover for walking bare foot etc. The Lathern Bridge.

Prince Yusupov Palace

Moyka, 94 Prince Yusupov Palace (Valen-Delamot), . The Yusupovs was one of the richest Russian families. In the 18 century Prince Yusupov had his own fleet, consisting of richly decorated boats. They resembled Venetian gondolas decorated with red velvet and gilded details. The boat trips were accompanied by music played by horn orchestra. Moyka, 106 the Palace of Grand Duchess Kseniya Aleksandrovna, the daughter of Alexander III, the sister of Nicolas II, the last Russian Emperor. Died in Windsor, GB, in 1960).

. . . XIX The home residence of Mikhail Lomonosov. Moyka, 112 & 114/Pisarev street, 2 commercial apartments building and a mansion owned by Shretter (merchant). New Holland the architectural ensemble of former store houses of Peter I time which occupies 2 small islands. The name goes back to 18 century and must be due to the fact that this part of the city with its timber storages and canals reminded Peter of his life in Holland. For a long time during the Soviet period this area was occupied by different services of the Baltic Fleet Administration. Several years ago they started restoration. According to the project it should be Art & Culture Centre with Museums and Exhibition halls. ( ). Moyka, 122 the Palace of Grand Duke Alexey Aleksandrovich. Constructed in the 2-nd part of the 19 century. Moyka, 124 The English Prospect, 1 residential building for the Admiralty officers Moyka, 126 St. Nicolas the Wonder Maker Hospital for the insane (has been functioning since 1872, in the former building of Penitentiary House).