- Kresty (Russian: Кресты, literally Crosses) prison, officially Investigative Isolator No. 1 of the Administration of the Federal Service for the Execution of Punishments for the city...
- Famous convicts: Vasiliy Stalin , Francis Gary Powers. 5. ‘Kresty’ (‘Crosses’) Prison. ... Still, ‘Kresty’ is very famous in the Russian prison culture and history.
- History of "Kresty". A prison has existed at this location since 1867. ... On December 22, 2017, the last prisoner was transferred from "Kresty" to the new location.
- Kresty Prison still holds a strong charge. ... I went on a tour around Kresty prison and the museum within the prison back in 2006 and it was fascinating.
- Over the last century, Saint Petersburg’s Kresty Prison has been home to some of Russia’s most famous political activists, authors, poets, and scientists.
- The big red brick complex to the right is Kresty Prison. The dome to the prison church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, can be seen in the middle of the prison...
- Kresty Prison Museum. Standing on the banks of the Neva, just a short walk from Finland Station, St. Petersburg's main holding prison has a peculiar attraction for...
- Discover Kresty Prison in Saint Petersburg! See updated opening hours and read the latest reviews. Discover nearby hotels and dining for a perfect trip.
- The International Prison News Digest mentioned the current, ongoing construction of the world’s largest prison, the Kresty 2, which is arising in Kolpino, a suburb...
