The Motherland Calls

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The Motherland Calls is a monumental statue located in Volgograd, Russia, commemorating the Battle of Stalingrad during World War II. It was designed by sculptor Yevgeny Vuchetich and structural engineer Nikolai Nikitin, and stands as a symbol of Soviet resistance and victory over Nazi Germany. Unveiled in 1967, the statue depicts a woman with a raised sword, calling her people to defend the motherland. At 85 meters (279 feet) tall, it was the tallest statue in the world at the time of its completion and remains one of the tallest statues globally.

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