Памятник Создателям российских железных дорог, Railway pioneers monument near Kazansky Railway Station, Moscow, Russia
The bronze and granite sculptural composition features Emperor Nicholas I surrounded by six historical figures involved in Russian railway development.
The monument inaugurated in 2013 commemorates 180 years of Russian railways, marking the transformation of transportation infrastructure since 1830s.
The figures include Franz von Gerstner holding a locomotive model, Pavel Melnikov with architectural plans, and the Cherepanov engineers with their tools.
The monument stands in front of Kazansky Railway Station, with informational plaques identifying each historical figure represented in the composition.
Minister Mikhail Khilkov holds a map of the Russian Empire while Sergei Witte displays his official medals in his civil servant uniform.
Location: Moscow
Made from material: bronze, granite
GPS coordinates: 55.77294,37.65462
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:56
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