Monument to Ivan Susanin
Description:
In Kostroma is the only monument that immortalizes the world-famous hero - Ivan Susanin.
It is located in the heart of the city on the square, which was also named after the hero - "Susaninskaya".
Repeatedly, the monument was criticized by architects, because it has neither Orthodox symbols nor any special decorations. In fact, he is a large figure of a peasant, dressed in clothes corresponding to that time, standing on a high figure of cylindrical shape.
Repeatedly, this architectural monument has undergone changes. It is known that its original appearance was only a bust of Susanin, on whose chest shone a golden cross. The creation and installation of this monument was approved by Tsar Nicholas II.
You can get to the monument by personal car or by public transport, following the bus stop Voskresenskaya Square by bus No 1, 14, 10, 21, 25.
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