Bogdan Khitrovo monument in Ulyanovsk

The monument in Friendship of Nations Park rises 6.5 m high and shows Bogdan Khitrovo in formal dress holding architectural plans in his hands. The setting features open green spaces and pathways that make the statue easily visible from different angles.

The monument honors Bogdan Khitrovo, who founded the Simbirsk fortress in 1648 as a defensive outpost along the Volga River against nomadic groups. This fortification marked a key step in the Russian expansion toward the southeast.

The statue represents how people today understand their city's past as Simbirsk, connecting them to Russian architectural traditions and the identity shaped by this place over time.

The site is accessible by public transportation to Friendship of Nations Park and has information plaques in several languages. Most visitors come during daylight when the light shows the statue's details clearly.

The statue stands at the exact spot where Khitrovo planned to build the Simbirsk fortress in the 17th century. This location creates a direct link to the founder's original vision for the settlement.

Location: Ulyanovsk

Height: 6.5 m

GPS coordinates: 54.31820,48.40780

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:00