On October 31, 1886, a solemn ceremony was held in Kronstadt to unveil the monument to the outstanding Russian navigator Pyotr Kuzmich Pachtusov, who was born in Kronstadt and was a notable representative of the Russian Navy. The monument was designed by the renowned professor of the Imperial St. Petersburg Academy of Arts, Nikolai Akimovich Lavretsky.

The monument was created with the highest permission of Emperor Alexander II, who supported the request of the Kronstadt pilots. For nine years, the pilots saved money from their modest salaries for the construction of the monument to Pachtusov. In the end, 9,200 rubles were collected, which was enough to create a remarkable bronze monument.

The statue was cast in St. Petersburg at Morana's bronze factory, and its height is 2.5 meters. Pachtusov is depicted in a uniform and a greatcoat, draped over one shoulder, in a style characteristic of the 1830s. In his right hand, he holds a map of Novaya Zemlya, unfolded to Cape Dolgiy, symbolizing the extent of his explorations. The pedestal was made in St. Petersburg by master Barinov according to the design of architect Silin. The pedestal is engraved with the words of the motto: "Benefit", "Courage", "Labor", reflecting the essence and meaning of Pachtusov's life. The monument is located on Makarskaya Street, named after Admiral Makarov.