Project
Statue of Emperor Alexander III
Category
Best Implemented Project of Temporary or Permanent Museum Exposition
About the project
The Gatchina palace was the main residence of Alexander III throughout 13 years of his reign. The image used in the sculpture refers to the work by Paolo Trubetskoy made in 1899.
The extensive front yard of the Arsenal Square has become a perfect background for the monument. In 19th century it used to be the main entrance to the Gatchina Palace, leading to great reception rooms, Alexander III’s studies, as well as the royal family’s private quarters.
Made on the order of the Russian History Society and the Russian Military Historical Association, the memorial was opened on June 5, 2021. The ceremony was attended by Vladimir Putin, President of Russia.
Location
Gatchina, Leningrad Region, Russia
Project implementation year
2021
Project website
https://gatchinapalace.ru/gatchina/monument-a-iii/
Project video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aErH7rhVdg
Applicant
Gatchina Museum Reserve
Authors of the project
Vladimir Brodarsky, sculptor
Boris Beider, architect