In Lipetsk, a monument to the Novgorod prince Alexander Nevsky was solemnly opened, according to the city administration website.
The sculpture was installed on Ring Square, its height is 4.5 meters. A sign with the text “Let us rise/Heroes of Russia will remain in our hearts/Until the end” was placed on the pedestal of the monument. This is a line from a song by the performer Shaman, whose work became famous with the beginning of the war in Ukraine. Among other things, he is the author of the song “I am Russian.”
The authorities promised that later on the monument there will be an “engraving of a memorable date for all” – the beginning of the war in Ukraine and its end.
Plate on the monument to Alexander Nevsky in Lipetsk. Photo: city administration
The head of the city, Evgenia Uvarkina, said at the opening: “Alexander Nevsky is not only an outstanding commander and defender of Russia, but also a symbol of national unity and heroism. This monument will remind us that each of us must be ready to defend our country and our loved ones, especially in these difficult times. We must remember the exploits of our ancestors and pass on this knowledge to the next generations.”
