Statue of Joseph Stalin

The Statue of Joseph Stalin is a 6-meter bronze monument depicting the Soviet leader in a general's overcoat that once stood in the central square of his birthplace. It now occupies the museum courtyard where visitors can examine it alongside other artifacts from the Soviet era.

The monument was erected during the Soviet period and remained the last major Stalin statue in the former Soviet Union after Nikita Khrushchev ordered the removal of similar monuments in 1953. It received special permission from the Soviet Politburo to stand when other Stalin monuments were dismantled throughout the USSR.

The monument reflects different perspectives among local people, with older residents viewing it as part of their town's identity and younger ones seeing it more critically. Its relocation from the square shows how communities reassess their relationship with the past.

The monument is located on the museum grounds in central Gori and is easy to reach for visitors. The museum setting provides context for understanding the statue and its place in local history.

The monument is notable for receiving special authorization from the Soviet Politburo to remain standing when nearly all other Stalin monuments were dismantled. This exceptional status made it a rare surviving example from a period when such representations were being erased across the Soviet world.

Location: Gori

Inception: 1952

Height: 6 m

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 41.98180,44.11187

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48