Monument to Sergey Kirov

The Monument to Sergey Kirov is a bronze statue on a red granite pedestal located in Rostov-on-Don. The figure stands with its right hand raised in a commanding gesture toward the sky.

The monument was established in 1939 and later buried by local residents during World War II to protect it from invading forces. It was relocated to its current location in 2005.

The inscription on the pedestal preserves words from a speech about achievements of that era. Visitors can read these engraved words today and understand what message this place was meant to convey.

The monument is located at the intersection of Kirovsky Avenue and Pushkinskaya Street, making it easy to find. The site offers good visibility from surrounding streets and is accessible from most parts of the city.

The red granite pedestal reportedly contains materials from a church that previously stood at this location, according to local residents. This connection between the monument and remnants of an earlier structure tells a story of transformation at the same site.

Location: Rostov-on-Don

Inception: 1939

Creator: Zinovy Moiseevich Vilensky, Viktor Barinov

GPS coordinates: 47.22838,39.72880

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:42