Monument to Dzerzhinsky in Volgograd, Federal cultural heritage monument in Traktorozavodsky District, Volgograd, Russia.
The Monument to Dzerzhinsky in Volgograd is a bronze statue placed in Traktorozavodsky District on a public square. It depicts the founder of Soviet state security organizations in an upright stance, surrounded by the paving and buildings that frame the plaza.
The monument was erected in 1936 when the Soviet Union was constructing memorials to revolutionary figures across the country. It has endured through the city's major historical events and remained in its original location through subsequent decades.
The monument reflects Soviet traditions in commemorating state leaders and sits in a public space where people pass by and stop to reflect. It serves as a place where different perspectives on the past meet and become visible in everyday encounters.
The monument is located at the center of a public plaza that is walkable from central Volgograd and easily accessible by public transportation. The square is open to visitors at all times and offers clear sightlines from multiple angles.
The statue has retained its original bronze form and position since its placement, even though the city around it has transformed significantly. This continuity makes it a rare example of how memorials can persist unchanged amid broader shifts in urban development.
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