Monument to Minin and Pozharsky, Bronze monument in Red Square, Moscow, Russia
The Monument to Minin and Pozharsky is a bronze group on a red granite pedestal near Saint Basil's Cathedral. Minin, in a knee-length tunic, raises his right arm, while the seated Pozharsky holds a sword and rests his left hand on a round shield with a face in its center. The pedestal bears gold lettering and a rectangular relief panel.
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.
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