The Tsar Carpenter statue in Saint Petersburg is a monument dedicated to Peter the Great, the founder of the city. The statue represents Peter the Great as a young man building a ship, a skill that he learned in Holland and brought back to Russia to help develop the country’s naval forces. The monument is located on the Admiralty embankment, a significant location in Saint Petersburg associated with the city’s maritime history.

The Tsar Carpenter statue was initially cast in bronze after a model made by the sculptor Leopold Bernstamm. The monument was reopened on September 7, 1996, and is now a popular attraction for visitors to the city.

The statue is known for its depiction of Peter the Great dressed in the attire of a common man while he is working on a ship’s fore. This representation underscores Peter the’s Great’s humble beginnings and his commitment to the development of his country.