Kirov haykali, Bronze monument at Pushkinskaya Street, Murmansk, Russia
Description
Kirov's monument is an eight-meter tall bronze work mounted on a granite pedestal in Murmansk's central area. The figure depicts a man in military uniform with a raised hand, dressed in an open overcoat that appears to sway with the wind.
History
The monument was inaugurated in February 1940 to mark the twentieth anniversary of the Kola Peninsula's liberation from foreign occupation. Sculptor Zinoviy Vilensky created the first large-scale portrait sculpture of its kind in Murmansk.
Culture
The statue portrays Sergey Kirov in military dress and stands near the Regional Parliament building, where it has served for decades as a landmark in the city's sense of place. The figure embodies an era when such monuments shaped the urban landscape and reminded residents of defining historical moments.
Practical
The monument sits on Pushkinskaya Street near the Regional Parliament building and is easily accessible in the city center. The surrounding area is walkable and offers views of Murmansk's urban life.
Did you know?
The open tunic and overcoat appear as if blown by cold Arctic winds, giving the bronze figure a sense of movement. This detail subtly weaves the Arctic setting into the sculpture itself.
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