Russian monument in Gdańsk Grodzisko, monument in Poland
The Russian monument in Gdańsk Grodzisko is an obelisk made of Finnish granite, standing about 9 meters tall in the Grodzisko district of central Danzig. The monument displays a beautiful mosaic image of Saint George riding a horse and fighting a dragon, and was erected in 1898 as a gift from the Russian emperor.
The monument was erected in 1898 under orders of Emperor Nicholas II and unveiled on September 27, possibly to mark the birthday of Grand Duchess Sophia Romanova. It commemorates Russian soldiers who died during the sieges of 1734, 1807, and 1813.
The monument honors Russian soldiers who died during the siege of Danzig in 1734. The site is used by locals and visitors as a place of remembrance connected to the city's military past and invites reflection on the historical changes that shaped Danzig.
The monument stands in the quiet Grodzisko area and is easily accessible to visitors. The site has been regularly maintained since it was restored in 1989 and makes an ideal stop for anyone exploring the city's military history.
The monument survived destruction after World War II, which was a remarkable exception since many other old monuments in different cities were damaged or removed. This survival story makes it a rare example of how historical structures endured through a turbulent period.
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