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Millennium of Russia Monument

Veliky Novgorod, Russia

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Millennium of Russia Monument

A bronze monument in the Novgorod Kremlin, Russia, erected in 1862 for the millennium of Rurik's invitation to Novgorod. Its 128 figures of rulers, commanders and writers stand on a bell-shaped pedestal under a large orb, and visitors walk around the base to study them.

Highlights

  • Bronze figures of rulers
  • Orb on a bell pedestal
  • 128 figures in tiers

Good to know

  • Guided tour explains each figure
  • Ivan the Terrible has no figure
  • Opposite St Sophia Cathedral

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