Monument to Georgy Zhukov, Military memorial monument in central Ekaterinburg, Russia
The Monument to Georgy Zhukov is a bronze equestrian statue in central Ekaterinburg, showing the Soviet marshal in full dress uniform on horseback. It stands on a tall stone pedestal in an open pedestrian area, visible from several directions.
The monument was unveiled in 1995, marking the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II. Zhukov commanded several major Soviet offensives during the war, including the final assault on Berlin in 1945.
The monument stands in front of the headquarters of the Central Military District on Lenin Avenue, not near a university. On Victory Day (9 May) and Defender of the Fatherland Day (23 February), delegations of city, regional and military authorities lay flowers at its base. The pedestal plaque bears four gold Hero of the Soviet Union stars and two crosses of the Order of St George within a laurel wreath.
The statue is in a busy part of central Ekaterinburg and easy to reach on foot from nearby streets and public transport stops. It is open at all hours, and the surrounding area is lit at night, so an evening visit is just as easy as a daytime one.
The statue was cast at the Uralmash plant, and its stability was long doubted by the state commission. The Uralmash craftsmen then stood the monument on its head to prove it was sound, winning approval for installation. The rear legs of the horse form a single monolith that carries the 17.5-tonne weight.
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