Kazak Krivoy Rog yodgorligi

The Kazak Krivoy Rog yodgorligi is a 2.5-meter bronze statue standing on Molodizhna Square in the city center. It depicts a Cossack warrior in full military dress and occupies a prominent position in the urban landscape.

Sculptor Aleksandr Vasilevitsj Vasjakin created this monument, which opened in 2011. It commemorates the Cossacks who settled along the Saksagan and Ingulec rivers and shaped the region.

The monument displays traditional clothing and weapons of Cossack warriors, linking the city to its warrior heritage. Visitors can observe crafted details that represent this historical population group.

The monument is located directly on a central square and is easily accessible by public transportation. It serves as an orientation point for visitors exploring the city center.

The statue gazes toward the developing city center, marking where Cossacks established their first settlement in the region during the 18th century. This placement symbolically connects the warrior's gaze with the modern expansion that followed.

Location: Kryvyi Rih

Inception: May 28, 2011

Creator: Aleksandr Vasilevitsj Vasjakin

Official opening: May 28, 2011

Height: 2.5 m

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 47.90533,33.39553

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02