Pushkin Square, A Tribute to Literary Mastery and Freedom
Grand Kremlin Palace, Borovitskaya Street, Zaryadye, Kadashevskaya Sloboda, Moscow, Central Administrative Okrug, Moscow, Central Federal District, 127238, Russian Federation
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Introduction
Pushkin Square, located in the center of Moscow, was originally named Khandogamon Square, as it housed a monastery. In 1937, the Soviet government officially renamed the square to Pushkin Square to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the great Russian poet Pushkin's death. A 4-meter high bronze statue of Pushkin was erected on the square. Originally planned to be built in Tsar Village to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the middle school where Pushkin studied, it was later moved to Moscow. The statue, designed by sculptor Opekushin, earned him the title of "Super Artist." On July 18, 1880, the statue was unveiled with an inscription of one of Pushkin's poems on its pedestal: "In this cruel century, I have sung of freedom, and prayed for mercy and compassion for the suffering." In one corner of the square, there is a small garden with granite steps, a red marble fountain, and decorative lighting, creating a beautiful scenery. Address Grand Kremlin Palace, Borovitskaya Street, Zaryadye, Kadashevskaya Sloboda, Moscow, Central Administrative Okrug, Moscow, Central Federal District, 127238, Russian Federation
