The bronze monument to the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, located in the center of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky - one of the main decorations of the city.

October 17, 1740 packet ships Second Kamchatka Expedition under the name "Saint Peter" and "St. Paul" entered the harbor. That's when Vitus Bering decided to call the harbor - a haven of Sts. Apostles Peter and Paul, and it appeared on the shore of a new settlement - Petropavlovsk harbor. This date was the date of birth and the city.

Because until that time, the city had a monument dedicated to this saint, and Orthodoxy in Kamchatka is considered the main religion, the city hall has decided to set the holy Apostles Peter and Paul memorial. Plan for the future composition of the monument was assigned to develop a sculptor Sergei Isakov. The architect designed the layout of the monument put on public display in the church of St. Nicholas, and then began the discussion on the choice of the place of installation. It has been many different proposals. As a result, a place for a new monument to shore Avacha Bay, against the backdrop of an amazing mountain landscape.

Inauguration of the monument to the heavenly patron of the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on the waterfront Avacha Bay held October 16, 2005 At the same happened and the consecration of the monument.

The composition of the figures of the apostles Peter and Paul, which hold the cross and pointing forward, stands on a large marble pedestal. Special color six-meter bronze monument gives it a magnificent backdrop - avachinsky.

Today, rigorous and concise monument dedicated to the Apostles Peter and Paul, is the main symbol of the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and the surrounding area.