Moscow's Frozen Monuments, in Photos Of the hundreds of monuments dedicated to Russia's great political, cultural and religious figures, none are spared from Moscow's harsh winters. Here's a look at some of our favorite statues as the snow comes down. Dec 14, 2018 - 03:23 pm Snow covers this statue of Dostoyevsky located outside the Russian State Library. The monument was installed in 1997 to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Moscow. Dustin Taylor / MT Tourists stop by even as snow falls to take a photo of the giant monument to Vladimir the Great, a 10th Century prince credited with the introduction of Orthodox Christianity to the Rus'. St. Vladimir, as he is also known, is claimed by both Russia and Ukraine as a founding father. Dustin Taylor / MT The statue of Marshal Zhukov, standing near the entrance of Red Square, is seen here through festive, snow-covered Christmas trees. Zhukov was the most decorated Russian soldier of World War II. The monument shows him inspecting the troops during the Moscow Victory Day parade in 1945 on his horse, Idol. Dustin Taylor / MT A monument to Felix Dzerzhinsky, nicknamed Iron Felix, a Bolshevik revolutionary, leader and feared leader of the Soviet secret police. Seen at the Muzeon Sculpture Park Dustin Taylor / MT A frozen monument to Vladimir Lenin, the Russian communist revolutionary, is framed by New Year decorations on Oktyabrskaya Square as snow pelts down from above. Dustin Taylor / MT The park is full of interesting relics donning the famous hammer and sickle from the days of the Soviet Union. Dustin Taylor / MT Snow comes down hard near the statue of Russian emperor Alexander I with the walls of the Kremlin in the background. Dustin Taylor / MT Snow won't stop the solemn change of guards who watch over the eternal flame. Dustin Taylor / MT Peasants gather in a symbol of peace and protection. Dustin Taylor / MT The monument to Peter the Great resides near the soon-to-be frozen Moscow River. It was erected to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Russian Navy, which Peter the Great established. Dustin Taylor / MT More image galleries In Photos: Russia Takes Home 8 Gold Medals at 2026 Winter Paralympics Russia finished third in the medal standings at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy after its athletes won eight gold medals, along with one silver and... 1 Min read In Photos: 4 Years In, Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Drags On From Ukrainians living through blackouts to cities on the front line, scenes from the full-scale war as it enters its fifth year. 1 Min read In Photos: Murmansk Left in the Dark After Arctic Storm Batters Power Grid Russia's northern Murmansk region is under a state of emergency after a strong winter storm damaged the aging power grid, leaving parts of the region without... 1 Min read What Did Russia Look Like in 2016? Following Instagram’s lead, here are some images of Russia as it was a decade ago. 1 Min read
Moscow's Frozen Monuments, in Photos Of the hundreds of monuments dedicated to Russia's great political, cultural and religious figures, none are spared from Moscow's harsh winters. Here's a look at some of our favorite statues as the snow comes down. Dec 14, 2018 - 03:23 pm Snow covers this statue of Dostoyevsky located outside the Russian State Library. The monument was installed in 1997 to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Moscow. Dustin Taylor / MT Tourists stop by even as snow falls to take a photo of the giant monument to Vladimir the Great, a 10th Century prince credited with the introduction of Orthodox Christianity to the Rus'. St. Vladimir, as he is also known, is claimed by both Russia and Ukraine as a founding father. Dustin Taylor / MT The statue of Marshal Zhukov, standing near the entrance of Red Square, is seen here through festive, snow-covered Christmas trees. Zhukov was the most decorated Russian soldier of World War II. The monument shows him inspecting the troops during the Moscow Victory Day parade in 1945 on his horse, Idol. Dustin Taylor / MT A monument to Felix Dzerzhinsky, nicknamed Iron Felix, a Bolshevik revolutionary, leader and feared leader of the Soviet secret police. Seen at the Muzeon Sculpture Park Dustin Taylor / MT A frozen monument to Vladimir Lenin, the Russian communist revolutionary, is framed by New Year decorations on Oktyabrskaya Square as snow pelts down from above. Dustin Taylor / MT The park is full of interesting relics donning the famous hammer and sickle from the days of the Soviet Union. Dustin Taylor / MT Snow comes down hard near the statue of Russian emperor Alexander I with the walls of the Kremlin in the background. Dustin Taylor / MT Snow won't stop the solemn change of guards who watch over the eternal flame. Dustin Taylor / MT Peasants gather in a symbol of peace and protection. Dustin Taylor / MT The monument to Peter the Great resides near the soon-to-be frozen Moscow River. It was erected to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Russian Navy, which Peter the Great established. Dustin Taylor / MT
