Bronze Horseman

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The Bronze Horseman is an iconic equestrian statue of Peter the Great, located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Commissioned by Catherine the Great and unveiled in 1782, the statue was crafted by the French sculptor Étienne Maurice Falconet. It depicts Peter the Great astride a rearing horse, symbolizing his role in leading Russia to new heights. The statue sits on the Thunder Stone, reputed to be the largest stone ever moved by humans.

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