Monument to Minin and Pozharsky
Monument to Minin and Pozharsky, Monument in Russia
The Monument to Minin and Pozharsky is a bronze statue located in Moscow's Red Square.
It was erected in 1818 to commemorate the leaders of the Russian volunteer army during the Time of Troubles, Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky.
The monument symbolizes national unity and is considered an important cultural landmark in Russia.
The monument is easily accessible as it is located in the heart of Moscow.
This was the first monumental sculpture in Russia, which broke the tradition of using only busts for monuments.
Location: Tverskoy District
Inception: 1818
Creator: Ivan Martos
Material: bronze, copper, brass
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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