Peter the Great Statue

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The Peter the Great Statue in Moscow, Russia, stands as a towering tribute to one of the country's most iconic leaders. Designed by the Georgian-Russian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli, the monument was unveiled in 1997 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Russian Navy, which Peter the Great famously modernized. The statue is an impressive 98 meters (322 feet) tall, making it one of the tallest outdoor statues in the world. It depicts Peter the Great standing aboard a ship, holding a golden scroll, symbolizing his vision and reforms that propelled Russia into a new era.

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