Catherine II Monument, Imperial monument in Krasnodar, Russia.
The Catherine II Monument rises 13.8 meters above Krasnodar's central square, crafted from bronze, cast iron, aluminum, and adorned with gold leaf accents that gleam in sunlight.
Originally erected in 1907 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Cossack settlement on Kuban territory, the monument was dismantled during Soviet times and reconstructed in 2006.
The monument celebrates Catherine the Great's role in granting Kuban lands to the Black Sea Cossack army, establishing the foundation of what became Yekaterinodar in 1792.
Located at coordinates 45.0153967°N, 38.9684372°E in Catherine Square, the monument is easily accessible to visitors exploring Krasnodar's central district and nearby cultural attractions.
The restoration process required 25 tons of bronze, 12 tons of cast iron, and approximately 80 grams of gold leaf to recreate Mikhail Mikeshin's original design.
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