Krylenko monument, Smolensk

The Krylenko monument is a bronze statue located outside a building on Ulitsa Kommunisticheskaya. The figure shows a man in full length and forms part of the street landscape in central Smolensk.

The monument was erected in 1985 and honors Nikolai Krylenko, an early Soviet politician. He came from the Smolensk region and held important positions in Soviet justice and the military.

The monument depicts a bronze figure in the street and recalls an important Soviet political leader. It forms part of the city's memorial landscape and contributes to how the place remembers its past.

The monument stands on a public street in the city center and is easy to reach on foot. Other historical sites are nearby, making it possible to walk through the area and see several places.

Krylenko came from a small town in the Smolensk region and rose to the position of Prosecutor General. His life ended tragically during the political purges of the 1930s.

Location: Smolensk

Inception: 1985

GPS coordinates: 54.77987,32.05711

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:28