Monument to Volodarsky
Monument to Volodarsky, Bronze and granite memorial statue on Obukhovskoi Oborony Prospekt, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Description
The Monument to Volodarsky displays a full-length bronze figure mounted on a granite base along Obukhovskoi Oborony Prospekt. The work was designed by architect Vladimir Vitman and stands near Volodarsky Bridge on a major road through the industrial district.
History
The monument honors Volodarsky, a Marxist revolutionary and Soviet politician who edited the Red Gazette until his assassination in 1918. His death occurred in this area during labor unrest at the Obukhov Works in Petrograd.
Culture
The monument stands in a neighborhood tied to labor movements and worker activism of the revolutionary period. The bronze figure shapes the local streetscape and reflects how early Soviet society honored political figures in public spaces.
Practical
The monument sits at a busy intersection and is easily accessible by public transportation. The location allows good photo opportunities from street level, particularly during early morning or late evening hours.
Did you know?
The monument marks a location of great significance to early Soviet history, as it connects directly to worker protests and industrial conflict. Its proximity to the historic Obukhov Works makes this site an important witness to the revolutionary movement.
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