Monument to Maxim Gorky, Bronze monument in Tverskaya Zastava Square, Moscow, Russia
The Monument to Maxim Gorky features a standing figure of the author created by sculptors Vera Mukhina and Ivan Dmitriyevich Shadr in bronze.
The monument was initially designed in 1939 and installed in 1951 at Tverskaya Zastava Square, marking a period of celebration for Soviet literary figures.
The statue represents Maxim Gorky, who wrote extensively about social inequality and became a central figure in Russian literature and societal discourse.
Located near Belorussky railway station, the monument serves as a meeting point and orientation landmark for visitors exploring central Moscow.
The monument demonstrates the artistic techniques of the late 1930s Soviet era, with the figure positioned in a forward-leaning stance against the wind.
Location: Tverskoy District
Inception: 1939
Creator: Vera Mukhina, Ivan Dmitriyevich Shadr
GPS coordinates: 55.77612,37.58385
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:09
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