in Moscow:
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Kremlin
Red Square
Poklonnaja mountain
St. Basil's Cathedral
The Cathedral of Christ the Savoir
Novodevichy Convent
Mausoleum
Bolshoy Theater
State Tretyakov Gallery
Panorama "Borodino Battle"
Kuskovo Estate




Poklonnaja mountain
POKLONNAJA MOUNTAIN

Poklonnaja mountain is the most significant monument constructed in honour of victory in the Great Patriotic War. Solemn opening of the Victory Memorial in Moscow was held in May, 9, 1995. In February, 23, 1958 on Poklonnaya mountain a memorable granite sign was established with the inscription: " Here there will be a monument to the Victory of Soviet people in Great Patriotic War". Trees were planted around the place, park was layed named the Victory Park. In 70-80s 194 million roubles were collected. For the whole complex a site of 135 hectares was allocated. A great work on designing, discussion and choosing the best project of the main monument to freedom began. At that time, however, the question remained unsolved as none of the projects submitted was accepted. Everything remained without changes until the general management of the construction of the Memorial was undertaken by the mayor of Moscow J.M.Luzhkov. And the construction, threatened to be broken, was completed for three years.

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