Great cascade, commissioned by Peter I the Great, 37 gilt bronze statues, Samson tears open the jaws of a lion, a metaphore for the victory of Russia over Sweden. Samson tears open the jaws of a lion, a metaphore for the victory of Russia over Sweden. Samson tears open the jaws of a lion, a metaphore for the victory of Russia over Sweden. Samson tears open the jaws of a lion, a metaphore for the victory of Russia over Sweden. Samson tears open the jaws of a lion, a metaphore for the victory of Russia over Sweden. Lower park Labels