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The image shows a large bronze monument depicting several figures on horseback in a dynamic, upward thrusting composition. The monument is set against a partly cloudy sky. In the foreground, there is a stone plaza with cobblestone paving. In the background, there are buildings and trees, suggesting an urban environment. Specifically, this monument is located in Moscow, Russia. It is the Monument to the Liberators of Kalinin (now Tver) from the Nazi invaders, installed on May 8, 1970, in Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill, Moscow. The monument commemorates the soldiers of the 39th Army who liberated the city of Kalinin in December 1941 during World War II. The monument itself is made of bronze and granite. The central figures are two soldiers on horseback, one of whom is raising a sword or banner. Behind them, a large, curved bronze panel depicts other figures in relief, also on horseback, as if being carried forward by a strong wind or motion. The base of the monument is made of rough, dark stone, resembling jagged rocks, and it rests on a tiered granite platform. Several people are visible in the background, standing near the monument and in the plaza. They appear to be tourists or visitors, some holding umbrellas, as if it might be raining or for sun protection. The overall scene captures a powerful historical memorial in an open public space within a city.
Symbol
0701C
Volume
7,387
Creator
+$0.30
Revenue
+$0.11
TVL
$20.43
