Archangel Michael Monument

Archangel Michael Monument, installed in 1996 near the Church of Saints Simon and Helena in the center of Minsk, holds an important place among the city's landmarks. The 4.5-meter-tall bronze figure depicts the Archangel striking a winged serpent with a spear. The monument is set on a low, octagonal pedestal clad in red granite. One side bears an inscription in Belarusian: "To the Defenders of God, Faith, and... read more