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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Our world - Equestrian statue of Zhukov

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A bronze Equestrian statue of Marshall Georgy Zhukov standing guard in front of the State History Museum on Manege Square in Moscow. It was established in May 8, 1995 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War.



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A closer look of the horse and rider.


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And here's a different perspective of the statue at night. I find it truly majestic and striking.

Our World

20 comments:

  1. Extraordinary use of a space, it's beautiful.

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  2. Very fine and clear shots, Life Ramblings! The Red Square is full of subjects to photograph.

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  3. Bonza photos, i especially like the last photo taken at night :-).

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  4. Marvelous statue and perfect against the very colorful building. It is indeed majestic and striking! I do love the horse! Your captures for the day are really superb! Enjoy your week!

    Sylvia

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  5. That's a beautiful museum and a powerful statue.

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  6. Wonderful shots. The statue with beautiful red building in the background looks great.

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  7. The statue is beautiful, and the architecture stunning.

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  8. Patriotic war. Geesh, I wonder how many ways there are to convince people that civil wars are glorious?

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  9. Wonderful photos, I really like the night shot. The horse and rider really do look like they are still standing guard. Have a great day!

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  10. Very grand. I love the color of the building, it looks brand new. Awesome night photo too.

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  11. Really beautiful red.
    I didn't know such an interesting architecture.
    I learned a lot. :)

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  12. Great perspectives!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  13. Wonderful and amazing architecture.

    Marms

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  14. Lovely! I don't think I've seen a post of yours from Moscow before as I hadn't realised you had been there. I live the statue and the architecture!

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  15. A very beautifully sited statue indeed. Lovely photos.

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  16. Wow! What a majestic horse and rider! I like the building too!

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