Saint Vladimir Monument, Bronze memorial statue near Kremlin, Moscow, Russia.
The Saint Vladimir Monument is a bronze statue near the Kremlin at Borovitskaya Square showing a ruler holding a cross. The figure rises 17.5 meters (57 feet) and creates an easily spotted landmark in central Moscow.
The statue honors Vladimir, who adopted Orthodox Christianity as his realm's faith around 988. This decision marked a shift in Kievan Rus and linked it culturally with Byzantium.
The statue represents Prince Vladimir's influence on Russian religious identity through his decision to embrace Orthodox Christianity as the state religion.
The statue stands within walking distance of Borovitskaya metro station and fits easily into a walk around the Kremlin area. The square is openly accessible and offers several viewing angles of the sculpture.
The construction required 25 tons of bronze and arrived in multiple sections that were joined on site. The assembly work drew curious onlookers who watched the statue take shape.
Location: Moscow
Inception: November 4, 2016
Architects: Igor Voskresensky
Height: 17.5 m
GPS coordinates: 55.74962,37.61020
Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:26
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