Monument to Minin and Pozharsky
Monument to Minin and Pozharsky, Bronze monument in Red Square, Moscow, Russia
The Monument to Minin and Pozharsky is a bronze sculpture on Red Square in Moscow. The group shows merchant Minin presenting a sword while Pozharsky extends his arm toward the Kremlin.
Minin and Pozharsky led a volunteer militia in 1612 that freed Moscow from Polish troops. The monument was unveiled in 1818 and later moved from its original location to allow parades.
The bronze figures show Minin dressed as a simple merchant standing beside the armored prince. This contrast illustrates how people from different backgrounds united for their homeland.
The sculpture stands in front of Saint Basil's Cathedral, where it has been positioned since 1936. Visitors can freely view the monument from all sides and approach the reliefs on its base.
The base features a relief showing citizens donating their belongings to support the militia. This scene recalls the broad participation of ordinary people in the liberation effort.
Location: Tverskoy District
Inception: 1818
Creator: Ivan Martos
Official opening: February 20, 1818
Inscription: ГРАЖДАНИНУ МИНИНУ И КНЯЗЮ ПОЖАРСКОМУ БЛАГОДАРНАЯ РОССІЯ. ЛѢТА 1818
Made from material: bronze, copper, brass
GPS coordinates: 55.75280,37.62262
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:35
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