Monument to Vatslav Vorovsky

The Monument to Vatslav Vorovsky is a bronze statue in Moscow's Meshchansky District portraying a Soviet diplomat in an uncommon forward-tilting posture. The figure stands in a modest plaza positioned near significant administrative buildings in the city's historic core.

Created in 1924 by sculptor Yankel Katz, the work commemorates Vorovsky's assassination at the Lausanne Conference in Switzerland during 1923. The statue marks a tragic moment in Soviet diplomatic history.

The monument occupies the former site of a church dedicated to the Mother of God for Pskovians, positioned near the historic Narkomindel building. This location merges traces of religious heritage with Soviet institutional presence in the district.

The statue is easily reached from nearby Lubyanka and Kuznetsky Most metro stations, positioned within a small square surrounded by administrative buildings. Access is possible throughout the day, making it convenient to visit alongside nearby historical sites.

Sculptor Katz created the statue with its distinctive tilt because the wax model warped in extreme heat, and this quality was retained in the final bronze casting. The unconventional posture led local residents to affectionately call it the Dancing Diplomat.

Location: Meshchansky District

Inception: 1924

GPS coordinates: 55.76247,37.62690

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02