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monument in Irkutsk, Russia, dedicated to Emperor Alexander III
Momentmonument in Irkutsk, Russia, dedicated to Emperor Alexander III. The monument is located on the embankment of the Angara River. In the foreground, a black wrought-iron fence with ornate scrolls and an emblem of the double-headed eagle can be seen. Behind the fence, a large, multi-tiered granite pedestal rises, topped by a bronze statue of Emperor Alexander III. The statue depicts him standing in a military uniform, holding a sword. On the pedestal, there are inscriptions and a wreath. The monument is surrounded by trees and on the horizon, the opposite bank of the river with buildings is visible. The sky is cloudy.
