Monument to the Dead Miners

It is NOT a monument to dead miners!

It is a monument to miners in general. We saw it in mid-August during our private city tour of Kemerovo. Its author is a famous Soviet sculptor Ernst Neizvestny who later emigrated to US and was imme...

It is NOT a monument to dead miners!

It is a monument to miners in general. We saw it in mid-August during our private city tour of Kemerovo. Its author is a famous Soviet sculptor Ernst Neizvestny who later emigrated to US and was imme...

Great view of the river and city

The long esplanade leading to the monument is beautifully landscaped, and you are likely to see brides and grooms here to take wedding photos. The sculpture itself is very large and interesting, but t...

Great view of the river and city

The long esplanade leading to the monument is beautifully landscaped, and you are likely to see brides and grooms here to take wedding photos. The sculpture itself is very large and interesting, but t...

Poignant reminder

With the mining background of this region, the memorial is a significant reminder about the sacrifices of the early miners in the region. It's a must see in the area if you travel there.