Monument to the Soviet Army

The Monument to the Soviet Army features a 37-meter pyramid base topped with an 8-meter sculptural group depicting Soviet soldiers, Bulgarian workers, and families.

Built between 1952 and 1954 under communist leadership, the monument commemorates Soviet soldiers who participated in Bulgaria's 1944 military operations.

The monument serves as a meeting point for political gatherings and has become a canvas for street artists expressing views about Soviet-era influence.

The monument stands in Knyazheska Garden, near Sofia University, accessible through multiple public transportation routes and surrounded by pedestrian paths.

Local artists regularly transform the monument's appearance through paint and installations, sparking discussions about historical memory and national identity.

GPS coordinates: 42.69070,23.33453

Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:49