Pyotr Stolypin monument, Bronze monument in Saratov, Russia.
The Pyotr Stolypin monument is a 3.5 meter (11 feet) bronze statue mounted on a 4.5 meter (15 feet) granite pedestal that bears memorial inscriptions. The structure occupies a prominent position beside the House of Government along the river embankment.
The monument was unveiled in 2002 to honor a political leader who served from 1906 to 1911. His tenure marked a period of sweeping reforms affecting land distribution and state administration.
The monument marks a time when agricultural life in Russia was being transformed through major policy changes. It stands as a reminder of how deeply this figure influenced the nation's development during that era.
The monument sits alongside the House of Government on the Moscow River embankment and can be reached via the Krasnopresnenskaya metro station. The site is accessible year-round as it occupies public space open to all visitors.
The monument resulted from an architectural competition won by sculptor Anton Plohockiy. Bronze plates embedded in the pedestal carry inscriptions emphasizing themes of national cohesion.
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