Monuments to Herzen and Ogaryov on Mokhovaya Street
Monuments to Herzen and Ogaryov on Mokhovaya Street, Historical monument in Tverskoy District, Russia.
The concrete and marble monuments present Herzen and Ogaryov standing at full length, with their figures draped in cloaks near Moscow State University.
The monuments, commissioned in 1919 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Herzen's death, were officially unveiled on December 10, 1922.
The sculptures portray two notable Russian figures who contributed to literature and social reform through their dedication to democratic ideals.
Located on Mokhovaya Street at coordinates 55.7551046N, 37.6117542E, the monuments form part of the Moscow State University complex in central Moscow.
Sculptor Nikolay Andreyev modified the original plan from a single monument to two separate sculptures positioned at both sides of the square entrance.
Location: Tverskoy District
Inception: 1922
Architects: Viktor Dmitrievitsj Kokorin
Part of: Buildings of Moscow State University (Mokhovaya Street)
GPS coordinates: 55.75510,37.61175
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:18
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