statue of a young woman in military uniform, holding a rifle

statue of a young woman in military uniform, holding a rifle. The statue is made of silver-toned metal and stands on a marble pedestal. The pedestal is inscribed with text in Russian, which reads: "Dedicated to the legendary partisan-scout, Hero of the Soviet Union Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya, who died on November 29, 1941, in defense of Moscow." The statue is located in a Moscow Metro station, likely on the platform. The station has a modern design with a tiled ceiling and fluorescent lighting. A train is visible in the background, and several people are on the platform, waiting for or disembarking from the train. One person, a man in a dark jacket and backpack, is walking away from the camera. The overall impression is one of solemnity and remembrance. The statue serves as a tribute to Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya, a national heroine who was executed by the Nazis during World War II. The location in the Moscow Metro, a symbol of the city's resilience and strength, further enhances the significance of the monument.