Statue of Lenin in Murmansk

The bronze Lenin statue rises 17 meters above Lenin Prospekt, featuring dark metal against the northern Russian sky in central Murmansk.

Created by sculptor Nikolai Tomsky in 1957, this monument represents the post-war Soviet reconstruction period and political developments of the mid-twentieth century.

The statue maintains its role as a regional cultural heritage site, reflecting the preservation of Soviet-era public art in modern Russian cities.

The monument serves as a central navigation point in Murmansk, with regular bus routes and walking paths connecting visitors to main city attractions.

This Lenin statue stands as the northernmost monument of its size above the Arctic Circle, enduring extreme temperature variations throughout the year.

Location: Murmansk

Location: Lenin Prospekt

Inception: 1957

Creator: Nikolai Tomsky

Height: 17 m

Made from material: bronze, granite

GPS coordinates: 68.96659,33.07457

Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:17