Yaroslav the Wise, Bronze memorial near Volga River in Yaroslavl, Russia
The bronze statue of Yaroslav the Wise stands on a granite pedestal at the intersection of Andropova Street and Volga River embankment.
The memorial commemorates Prince Yaroslav, who founded Yaroslavl in 1010 and served as Grand Prince of Kievan Rus from 1019 to 1054.
The monument represents Yaroslav holding a sword and city model, symbolizing his role in establishing Yaroslavl as a major medieval trading center.
Visitors can reach the memorial by taking bus routes 1, 2, or 3 from Yaroslavl central station to the Volga River embankment stop.
The granite base contains inscriptions detailing Yaroslav's contributions to Russian law, including the first written code known as Russkaya Pravda.
GPS coordinates: 57.62246,39.88699
Latest update: March 24, 2025 13:59
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