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Towering sculpture depicting a rocket launch commemorating achievements of Soviet space exploration.
Prospekt Mira, 111, Moscow, Russia, 129223

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Alexander Fedotov
at 2024 May 19
Alexander Fedotov
at 2024 May 19
There are few open areas in Moscow.  The city of twelve million people is filled with high-rise buildings standing next to each other.  A rare place in Moscow - VDNKh (Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy).  In particular, the area in front of the Museum of Cosmonautics allows you to see the flying rocket of the Conquerors of Space Monument, directed into the sky.
Anil Goyal
at 2023 Sep 05
Anil Goyal
at 2023 Sep 05
Must visit
Very nice experience
Emad Atar
at 2023 Aug 04
Emad Atar
at 2023 Aug 04
If you are fascinated by the history and achievements of space exploration, you should not miss the Monument to the Conquerors of Space in Moscow. This impressive monument is a giant obelisk that resembles a rocket soaring into the sky on a trail of smoke. It is made of titanium and stands at 107 meters (351 feet) tall, with a 77-degree incline. It was erected in 1964 to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the launch of Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite in orbit. The monument also honors the pioneers and heroes of the Soviet space program, such as Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space, and Sergey Korolyov, the chief designer of rockets and spacecrafts. You can see their statues and reliefs at the base of the monument, along with other scientists and cosmonauts who contributed to the advancement of space science and technology.

The monument is located outside the main entrance of the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy (VDNKh), a large park and exhibition center that showcases various aspects of Soviet culture and industry. You can easily reach the monument by taking the metro to the VDNKh station. The monument is also surrounded by other space-themed attractions, such as the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics, which is located inside the base of the monument and displays many artifacts and exhibits related to space exploration. You can also visit the Cosmonauts Alley, which features busts of Soviet cosmonauts, and the Korolyov Memorial Museum, which is the former residence of Sergey Korolyov.

The Monument to the Conquerors of Space is a stunning and inspiring sight that celebrates the achievements and aspirations of humanity in reaching for the stars. It is a testament to the courage and creativity of the Soviet people who made history in space
V 8
at 2021 Sep 25
V 8
at 2021 Sep 25
Love the location and also loved the helping russian friends , very amazing place I must say I am in love with Russia can't wait to visit again . Thank you so much Russia , love from India 🇮🇳♥️🇷🇺🥂
Hagen Horn
at 2019 Jun 02
Hagen Horn
at 2019 Jun 02
Impressive Monument on top of Kosmonaut Museum. Great example of Soviet art.
Pedram Abkhezr
at 2018 Jul 06
Pedram Abkhezr
at 2018 Jul 06
just visit the outside of this museum and didn't go inside to check out the interior. beautiful and impressive from outside
F. Keller
at 2018 Jan 23
F. Keller
at 2018 Jan 23
Fantastiches Denkmal! Es ist glücklicherweise in einem sehr guten Zustand. Unter dem Denkmal befindet sich das Kosmonauten-Museum.

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