Stone is a weapon of the Proletariat, Memorial statue in Presnensky District, Moscow, Russia.
The bronze sculpture depicts a worker pulling a cobblestone from the ground, displaying intense physical effort through detailed muscle definition and movement.
Created by sculptor Ivan Shadr in 1927 as a plaster model, this monument was cast in bronze in 1947 to commemorate the 1905 Russian Revolution.
The sculpture represents the determination of working class resistance, becoming a central symbol of proletarian strength in Soviet artistic expression.
Located in the December Uprising Park, visitors can read Lenin's quote on the granite wall behind the statue about the Presnya workers' sacrifice.
The original plaster version remains in the Tretyakov Gallery, while this bronze copy has inspired similar installations in other Eastern European cities.
GPS coordinates: 55.76211,37.56137
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:03
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