Monument to Alexander Matrosov, Bronze monument in Lenin Gardens, Ufa, Russia
The Monument to Alexander Matrosov is a bronze statue located in Lenin Gardens, Ufa, showing a soldier in forward motion carrying a rifle and wearing a cape. The roughly 2.5-meter-tall figure rests on a pink granite pedestal set within the 8-hectare public park.
The monument was erected in 1951 to honor Alexander Matrosov, who earned the title of Hero of the Soviet Union during World War II. He was an ordinary soldier whose act of self-sacrifice became a defining moment in Soviet wartime history.
The inscription on the monument honors Alexander Matrosov as a Hero of the Soviet Union, reflecting how military sacrifice is remembered in Russian public spaces. Visitors can observe how this site serves as a gathering point for remembering wartime heroism.
The monument is located in central Ufa within Lenin Gardens near government buildings and is easily accessible on foot. The park features pathways and seating areas, making it a pleasant place to visit.
The monument was relocated in 1981 during park renovations and returned to its original spot in 1989 following community discussions. This move and restoration shows how much the local community valued keeping it in place.
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