Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a memorial in Alexander Garden in Moscow Russia located near the Kremlin wall and Manezh Square. The design combines a dark stone slab with a bronze laurel branch and a helmet resting on the ground.

The monument was dedicated on May 8 in 1967 and holds the remains of a soldier who fell during the defense of Moscow in December 1941. Later additions to the site honor several locations that fought during World War II.

The site bears an inscription naming the country and locals often come to lay flowers or pause for a moment of silence. Visitors frequently see newly married couples arriving after their wedding ceremony to place bouquets by the flame.

The honor guard from the Kremlin Regiment changes every hour in a ceremonial sequence that visitors can watch. Access to the memorial is open year-round and you can view the flame and the surrounding plaques at any time.

The construction uses three different types of stone each bringing its own color and texture: bronze for the symbols quartzite for the base and labradorite for decorative surfaces. This choice of materials gives the monument a visual depth that shifts depending on the light.

Location: Tverskoy District

Location: Moscow

Inception: May 8, 1967

Creator: Nikolai Tomsky

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: bronze, quartzite, labradorite

GPS coordinates: 55.75472,37.61611

Latest update: December 13, 2025 15:43