In the Nizhny Posad

Revolution Square

The main square in the Nizhny Posad part of Vologda is Ploschad Revolyutsi (Revolution Square). Here are two monuments traditional for Russian cities. One is an Eternal Flame in memory of those who died in the Second World War which was lit in 1975 on the 20th anniversary of the end of the war. The second monument is dedicated to the events of the October Revolution and the Civil War. It is nicknamed the Tooth as that is what is resembles growing out of the ground. It is decorated with bar-reliefs depicting protestors and soldiers. It was unveiled in 1977 on the 70th anniversary of the October Revolution.

Location Ploschad Revolyutsi