Tchaikovsky Monument

The Tchaikovsky Monument is a bronze sculpture in front of the Moscow Conservatory that depicts the composer seated at a music stand. The figure has one hand raised as if capturing a moment of musical inspiration.

The sculpture was created by Vera Mukhina in 1954 and stands in front of the Moscow Conservatory as a tribute to the important Russian composer. This work marks one of Mukhina's major contributions to Soviet monumental sculpture.

The monument's fence displays musical notations from six compositions, including Swan Lake and Eugene Onegin. These inscriptions show visitors and conservatory students the most important works in the composer's career.

The monument is located on Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street in Moscow's Presnensky District and serves as an easy reference point near the conservatory. The sculpture stands outdoors and remains accessible throughout the year.

Conservatory students have maintained a tradition of placing flowers in the raised hand of the figure after passing examinations. This touching gesture of gratitude has become something visitors often notice and remember.

Location: Presnensky District

Inception: 1954

Architects: Alexander Alexievich Zavarzin

Creator: Vera Mukhina

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 55.75659,37.60439

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:31