Name: Russian Monument
Address: Bulgaria
Rating: 3.5

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“Obelisk. ”

Dec 2019

The Russian Monument was erected to the fallen of the Russian - Turkish War ,its not extraordinary and in fact in my opinion is rather drab ,its worth a few quick photos if your in the area but it's not worth going out of your way to view.

By FairCityFrasie

“Insignificant Stunted Obelisk On A Roundabout”

Nov 2019

I followed the trail to the Russian Monument and found an insignificant little obelisk on a roundabout - not memorable. Built by Russians for Russians to commemorate their role in the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule at the end of the 19th century. Miss it and you'll have missed nothing and it is located well away from the main visitor attractions in a slightly unkempt neighbourhood.

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yegor_b

Minsk, Belarus3,377 contributions

19th century obelisk

Jun 2017 • Friends

This monument was constructed in 1882 by the Russians and for the Russians, in honour of liberation during Russo-Ottoman war.

Written 12 August 2017

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Neil K

Liverpool, UK8,29,425 contributions

Obelisk.

Dec 2019 • Friends

The Russian Monument was erected to the fallen of the Russian - Turkish War ,its not extraordinary and in fact in my opinion is rather drab ,its worth a few quick photos if your in the area but it's not worth going out of your way to view.

Written 14 December 2019

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SEs

London, UK25,868 contributions

Russian

Oct 2018 • Friends

You will not miss it on your tour of the city. Nothing special. You can take a photo. A popular place for Russians.

Written 25 October 2018

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vladarteev

Basel, Switzerland50 contributions

Nice reminder

Nov 2017 • Friends

Nice reminder that Russians often bring freedom to places they coming...
This monument was erected at the place where last Turkish soldiers leaving Sofia pushed back by Russian army who brings the freedom to Bulgaria after hundreds years of occupation.

Written 16 November 2017

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Umberto F

Province of Turin, Italy12 contributions

No sense to see it

Oct 2017

I think that is very bad, not because of only esthetic, but it has no sense for real the area is not so cool and actually the only nice things are the flowers the rest is nothing actually is just a square if you want to know at 2 stops of tram 5 there is Vitosha boulevard believe me to see it while you are on the tram from the window look even better...because you don't have much time to realize that is so ugly

Written 25 October 2017

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Erkan Ö

Istanbul, Türkiye552 contributions

A monument of 150 years

Jun 2017 • Solo

The Russian Monument is an obelisk and the funds for building were collected by the Russian people.
Situated 7-8 minutes walk from NDK Metro station, in the middle of a major roundabout of Skobelev and Totleben boulevards, this monument was erected 150 years ago.
The big square here is carrying the name of the monument.
It forms a quintessential five-star near Mall of Sofia, Macedonia Square, Crystal Business Center and Pirogov Hospital.

Written 12 July 2017

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FairCityFrasie

Perth, UK1,951 contributions

Insignificant Stunted Obelisk On A Roundabout

Nov 2019

I followed the trail to the Russian Monument and found an insignificant little obelisk on a roundabout - not memorable. Built by Russians for Russians to commemorate their role in the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule at the end of the 19th century. Miss it and you'll have missed nothing and it is located well away from the main visitor attractions in a slightly unkempt neighbourhood.

Written 27 November 2019

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andreas88le

Lecce, Italy2,480 contributions

Nothing much

Aug 2023 • Solo

Nothing special, just a monument in the center of a roundabout busy with cars, buses and trams. To be visited only if passing through.

Written 19 August 2023

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