• The expression “Lobnoye Mesto” is often used in the meaning of “scaffold.” Lobnoye mesto is located opposite the Spasskaya Tower near the Pokrovsky...
  • After repeated reconstructions, Lobnoye Mesto became an elevated structure surrounded by low stone railings with a pedestal in the center of the structure.
  • Over the next two centuries, the Lobnoye Mesto was restored at least three times. In 1753, the repair work was led by the architect Dmitry Ukhtomsky.
  • The name "Lobnoye Mesto" translates to "the place of the skull," and it is believed that the platform was used for public executions during the medieval times.
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  • 1. Lobnoye Mesto. ... Lobnoye Mesto, however, was intended for a far less sinister purpose - to read out the Tsar’s decrees and announce state acts.
  • Today, it's a popular tourist attraction offering insights into Russia's history. Contrary to popular belief, no executions took place at Lobnoye Mesto.