35-meter tall monument to Soviet WWII soldiers, one of Russia's tallest statues. Located on Green Cape hill with panoramic views of Murmansk and Kola Bay. The soldier faces west toward the Arctic front. Eternal flame and memorial complex at the base.
Buses: #18 from center to Memorial stop. Trolleybus #3 to terminus. Taxi from center — about 300-400 rubles. Walking from center — 30-40 minutes uphill. Monument is on hill overlooking Kola Bay.
From below against the sky. Kola Bay panorama from base. Northern lights behind monument.
Useful tips for visiting Alyosha Monument
Best city and Kola Bay views from here. Excellent spot for northern lights viewing in winter. Accessible by bus or taxi. Especially impressive at sunset or during polar night.
Monument is on a hill in northern Murmansk. Bus №18 from city center. By car via Papanin Street, parking at base.
One of Russia's tallest monuments at 35 meters. Dedicated to Arctic defenders during WWII. Eternal Flame memorial nearby.
Alyosha silhouette against sunset sky. Panorama of Murmansk and Kola Bay. Northern lights over monument in winter.
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