To Leningrad the Hero City Obelisk

The To Leningrad the Hero City Obelisk is a pentagonal grey granite column rising 36 meters high, topped with a golden star and surrounded by a bronze victory wreath at ground level. The structure dominates Vosstaniya Square directly in front of Moscow Railway Station.

The obelisk was erected in 1985 to mark the 40th anniversary of victory in World War II and to honor the city's designation as a Hero City. This recognition came as the Soviet Union acknowledged Leningrad's endurance during its months-long siege.

The monument honors the city's role as Leningrad during the siege, and it stands as a place where residents and visitors acknowledge the hardship that shaped the city's identity.

The monument sits directly in front of Moscow Railway Station and is easily accessible from Vosstaniya metro station in central Saint Petersburg. You can approach it from various angles around the square to view it comfortably.

The structure features an unusual five-sided cross-section, a design choice that was innovative when the monument was built. This pentagonal shape gives the obelisk a distinctive appearance that sets it apart from traditional four-sided designs.

Location: Saint Petersburg

Inception: May 8, 1985

Architects: Vladimir Lukyanov

Height: 36 m

GPS coordinates: 59.93100,30.36200

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45