Mother Volga monument in Rybinsk
Mother Volga monument in Rybinsk, Monumental statue near Rybinsk Dam, Russia
The Mother Volga statue stands 28 meters tall at the entrance of Rybinsk locks, featuring a woman with outstretched arms welcoming passing ships.
Built in 1953 near the Rybinsk hydroelectric station, this monument replaced initial plans to relocate the Worker and Kolkhoz Woman statue from Moscow.
The statue depicts a strong Russian woman holding engineering blueprints, representing the industrial progress and engineering achievements of the Soviet period.
Visitors can reach the monument by taking buses 3, 16э, 101, 102, 111 or minibuses 16t and 36t from Rybinsk railway station to Kabelny Zavod stop.
The figure includes a seagull sculpture beside the main statue, symbolizing freedom and the vastness of Russian territories.
Location: Rybinsk
Inception: 1953
GPS coordinates: 58.10315,38.68919
Latest update: May 10, 2025 19:24
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