Monument to Friedrich Engels, Bronze and granite monument at Prechistenskiye Vorota Square, Russia
The Friedrich Engels monument is a bronze statue at Prechistenskiye Vorota Square in Moscow, showing a 6 meter tall figure with crossed arms. The figure stands on a red granite pedestal surrounded by semicircular benches.
The monument was installed in 1976 after older buildings near Kropotkinskaya were demolished to create the new square. The installation took place during a period when Moscow was reshaping its appearance and Soviet memorials were being placed throughout the city.
The statue shows Engels as a German philosopher and social scientist whose ideas shaped generations of activists and thinkers. Visitors encounter a monument that embodies the connection between intellectual thought and social movements.
The square is easily reached via the nearby Kropotkinskaya metro station and sits on a stone platform that pedestrians can navigate comfortably. The pedestal and surrounding benches allow visitors to observe the location at leisure.
During the 1990s there were calls to remove the monument, yet Moscow's mayor at the time decided to preserve it. This choice shows how memorials can be valued differently during times of political change.
Location: Prechistenskiye Vorota Square
Location: Moscow
Architects: Alexander Alexievich Zavarzin
Made from material: bronze, granite
GPS coordinates: 55.74418,37.60118
Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:10
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