Alexander Matrosov Monument

The monument to Alexander Matrosov is installed in Lenina Park in Ufa. The height of the bronze sculpture of the soldier created by Leonid Yulievich Eydelman is 2.5 meters. The monument was opened on May 9, 1951 and depicts Matrosov moving forward, wearing a helmet and poncho, holding an automatic rifle. The pedestal of the monument is made of pink granite. Matrosov's connection with Ufa relates to his childhood and upbringing in this city.