Statue of Mikhail Kalinin in Tver
Statue of Mikhail Kalinin in Tver, Soviet monument in central Tver, Russia.
Description
The Statue of Mikhail Kalinin stands as a bronze sculpture depicting the Soviet politician in formal attire, positioned on a stone pedestal in a public square along Kalinin Avenue.
History
Erected in 1955 by sculptor Sergei Nikolaevich Popov, the monument commemorates Mikhail Kalinin, a Bolshevik revolutionary who served as the Soviet Union's ceremonial head of state from 1919 to 1946.
Culture
Designated as a regional cultural heritage site in Russia, the monument represents the Soviet era's tradition of honoring political leaders through public sculpture and serves as a reminder of the communist period.
Practical
Located at coordinates 56°51'19.4"N, 35°52'2.6"E along Kalinin Avenue, the monument is easily accessible to visitors exploring Tver's central district and nearby historical landmarks.
Did you know?
The statue originally stood in Revolution Square before being relocated in 2014, reflecting changing urban planning priorities while maintaining its status as a protected cultural monument in contemporary Russia.
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