Stalin Monument (Prague)
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Stalin's Monument (Czech: Stalinův pomník) was a 15.5 m (51 ft) granite statue honoring Joseph Stalin in Prague, Czechoslovakia. It was unveiled on 1 May 1955 after more than 5+1⁄2 years of work, and was the world's largest representation of Stalin. The sculpture was demolished in late 1962.
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Stalin Monument | |
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Czech: Stalinův pomník | |
Artist | Otakar Švec |
Completion date | May 1, 1955 |
Type | Sculpture |
Medium | granite |
Subject | Joseph Stalin |
Condition | Demolished November 6, 1962 |
Location | Prague, Czech Republic |
Coordinates | 50°05′41.38″N 14°24′57.97″E |
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