The bridge is a very important engineering structure, especially for a city located on the islands. But, at the same time, St. Petersburg bridges are symbols of the city, heroes of literary works and the embodiment of the soul of the Northern capital...For several centuries they have held together islands, architectural ensembles and the destinies of St. Petersburg residents, because the main task of bridges is to connect people. Die-wall and permanent, stone and wooden, chain, cast iron, adjustable. Bridges are an integral part of the city on the Neva yesterday, today and tomorrow. The role of bridges in urban planning and the history of St. Petersburg, in the economic and cultural life of the city is described in this surprisingly interesting book.