The square situated between Resurrection and Bruges Embankments to the north of the River Malaya Kokshaga is known as Patriarch Square (Patriarshaya Ploshad).  It is so named as in the centre of the square is a statue of Patriarch Alexius II releasing a dove.  

Behind the statue are two of Yoshkar-Ola's most famous modern buildings.  One is known as the Twelve Apostles Complex which is a reconstruction of the Sheremetev Castle in Yurino.  It houses a theatre, a TV company and a supermarket but is most famous for its clock which features figures of the 12 apostles who appear every three hours from 9am to 9pm.  The other building is the Republican Puppet Theatre which has been built in the style of a mediaeval castle.

Finally there is also a statue of Ss Peter and Fevronia - Russia's patron saints of the family.  The statues of the two saints form part of a fountain which also incorporates a statue of a traditional Russian long-boat.