Monument to Heroes of First World War

Monument to Heroes of First World War is a bronze soldier figure holding a rifle, positioned on a granite base within Victory Park near Moscow. The statue stands as a solo memorial element distinct from the nearby museum complex, visible across much of the park's grounds.

The memorial was constructed in 2014 to mark the centenary of World War I and honor Russian soldiers who fought from 1914 to 1918. It represents one of the first major commemorative works in Moscow specifically dedicated to remembering the First World War.

The monument represents a shift in Russian commemorative practices, marking the first major memorial dedicated to World War I soldiers in Moscow.

The easiest way to reach the memorial is by taking the metro to Park Pobedy station and walking through Victory Park toward the museum area. The monument sits in open park space and is freely accessible for viewing at any time during daylight hours.

The statue incorporates traditional Russian military iconography in its design and posture that reflects the cultural context of war commemoration. The sculptural proportions and orientation were deliberately chosen to maintain visual presence across different viewing distances throughout the park.

Location: Moscow

Creator: Andrey Kovalchuk

GPS coordinates: 55.73538,37.51549

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:55