Monument to Walt Whitman, Bronze and granite monument near Moscow State University, Russia.
The Monument to Walt Whitman stands at coordinates 55.697344, 37.539822, combining bronze and granite materials in a representation of the American poet.
United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton inaugurated this monument on October 14, 2009, during a ceremony attended by Moscow's mayor Yuri Luzhkov.
This monument represents the international recognition of Walt Whitman's poetry and his impact on literature through a permanent installation in Moscow's educational district.
Visitors can find translations of Whitman's poems on plaques near the monument, which hosts regular poetry readings and educational events throughout the year.
The monument's location in Moscow State University gardens connects academic pursuits with poetry while highlighting complex social dynamics during its unveiling.
Location: Moscow
Inception: 2009
Architects: Mikhail Posokhin
Made from material: bronze, granite
GPS coordinates: 55.69734,37.53982
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:02
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