Monument to Vladimir the Great
The Monument to Vladimir the Great (Russian: Па́мятник Влади́миру Вели́кому) is a 17.5-metre-high monument to Vladimir the Great,[1] located in Borovitskaya Square in central Moscow. It was designed by the designer Salavat Scherbakov on the initiative of the Russian Military Historical Society and the city government. The opening ceremony was held on 4 November 2016.[1][2]
Па́мятник Влади́миру Вели́кому | |
Location in Central Moscow | |
Location | Borovitskaya Square, Moscow, Russia |
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Designer | Salavat Scherbakov |
Height | 17.5 m (57 ft 5 in) |
Opening date | 4 November 2016 |
Dedicated to | Vladimir the Great |
References
- Walker, Shaun (4 November 2016). "From one Vladimir to another: Putin unveils huge statue in Moscow". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- Monument to Vladimir the Great opened in Moscow on Unity Day
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