Monument to Vladimir Lenin in Ryazan, Soviet monument in Ryazan, Russia
The Monument to Vladimir Lenin in Ryazan is a bronze and granite sculpture depicting Lenin in a characteristic pose with one hand resting in his coat and the other gesturing forward. The figure stands upon a solid granite base that anchors it firmly in the city's public space.
The monument was created during the Soviet period by sculptor Matvey Manizer and architect Igor Rozhin. It was built as part of the Soviet practice of commemorating significant political figures through large-scale public sculptures.
The monument occupies a central location in Ryazan's public space and shapes how the city appears to visitors. It shows how Soviet-era city planning used large sculptures as focal points in urban areas.
The monument is located at a central point in Ryazan and can be seen and accessed easily from multiple directions. Visitors can best observe it during daylight hours to appreciate the bronze details and granite structure.
The sculptor Matvey Manizer was known for designing commemorative works across multiple Soviet cities, making this one of several similar monuments by the same artist. The work has maintained its original condition and received official protection status as a regional cultural heritage site.
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