Monument to Lenin in Luzhniki, Bronze monument near Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
The Monument to Lenin in Luzhniki is an eight-meter bronze statue at the stadium's entrance depicting Lenin in a long coat with flowing folds, bareheaded. The figure stands in the open on the sports complex grounds and can be seen from different angles.
The statue was installed in 1960 to commemorate Lenin's 90th birthday, created by sculptor Matvey Manizer and architect Igor Rozhin. It represents a period when the Soviet Union built grand sports facilities and monuments together.
The statue expresses Soviet ideals through its placement and form on the stadium grounds. It serves as a visual anchor for the entire sports complex and marks a particular chapter in Russia's past.
The statue stands at the main entrance of Luzhniki Stadium and is easy to reach when approaching the grounds. The location is openly accessible, allowing visitors to view the figure from multiple sides.
An earlier version of this statue was displayed at the 1958 World's Fair in Brussels and won sculptor Manizer an Honorary Diploma. This international showing introduced the work to audiences outside the Soviet Union before it was placed in Moscow.
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