Minin and Pozharsky Square, Public square in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

Minin and Pozharsky Square is a public square in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. It lies along the Kremlin wall and connects several central streets, with a wide open area and a mix of historic buildings and monuments.

The square began as a market area in the Upper Posad, with wooden houses and forges. Over time, it was rebuilt after fires, churches were added and later demolished, and in 1943 it was renamed after Minin and Pozharsky.

The square is the city's main gathering place, where people come for celebrations and public events. Near the Kremlin wall, you can see the first city fountain and several monuments, including one to Minin and another to Chkalov.

The square is a roadway, so be careful when walking, especially during busy times. It is easy to find from the Kremlin or the main streets, and you can explore it on foot at any time of day.

The square's name comes from Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky, who led a volunteer army in 1612. A monument to Minin was first placed here in 1943, and it was later replaced by a new one in 1989.