Solovetsky Stone, Moscow

Name: Solovetsky Stone
Address: Лубянская пл., Moscow, Russia

#211 among attractions in Moscow

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The Solovetsky Stone is a monument on Lubyanka Square in Moscow to the victims of political repression. It is in close proximity to the Lubyanka Building, headquarters since 1918 of Soviet security services, from the Cheka to today's FSB. The monument is made up of a large boulder brought from the Solovetsky Islands in the far northern White Sea, where the first permanent camp of the Soviet penal system, the Solovki prison camp, was set up in 1923. The boulder rests on a granite plinth inscribed "To the victims of political repression". The monument was erected in 1990 to honor victims of political repression in the Soviet Union. Since then it has been the focus of annual and occasional gatherings and ceremonies: in particular, the Day in Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression from 1991 onwards on 30 October and, since 2007, "Restoring the Names" on the day before. ()

Local name: Соловецкий камень Coordinates: 55°45'33"N, 37°37'39"E

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Лубянская пл.Центральный административный ок (Басманный)Moscow Russia

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Solovetsky Stone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kuznetsky Most, Tretyakovsky Proyezd, Gostiny Dvor, Bolshoi Theatre.

~1560 ftNW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Kuznetsky Most, Moscow
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~870 ftW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Tretyakovsky Proyezd, Moscow
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Moscow, Tretyakovsky Proyezd is a prestigious shopping district that epitomizes luxury and exclusivity. This opulent passage, situated a stone's throw from the Kremlin and Red Square, is akin to a fashion runway, lined with the boutiques of the...
0.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gostiny Dvor, Moscow
10 min walk • Gostiny Dvor, a venerable and expansive shopping centre, stands as a historical and architectural landmark in the heart of Moscow, Russia. With roots tracing back to the 18th century, it is one of the oldest shopping arcades in the world and has long been a hub of...
~1890 ftW
Iconic home of Russian ballet and opera
Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
10 min walk • The Bolshoi Theatre stands as an architectural and cultural icon in the heart of Moscow, Russia. This historic venue, renowned for its opulent design and world-class performances, has been a cornerstone of Russian fine arts since its inauguration in 1825.
~680 ftNW
Shopping, Department store
Central Children's Store on Lubyanka, Moscow
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~640 ftSE
Museum, Science museum
Polytechnic Museum, Moscow
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Moscow, the Polytechnic Museum stands as a beacon of science and technology. Established in the 19th century, it is one of the oldest and largest technical museums in Russia, showcasing the progress of scientific thought and achievements through...
~640 ftN
Museum
Lubyanka Building, Moscow
4 min walk • Lubyanka is the popular name for the headquarters of the FSB and affiliated prison on Lubyanka Square in Meshchansky District of Moscow, Russia. It is a large Neo-Baroque building with a facade of yellow brick designed by Alexander V. Ivanov in 1897 and augmented by Aleksey Shchusev from 1940 to 1947.
~1690 ftW
Square
Theatre Square, Moscow
9 min walk • Theatre Square or Teatralnaya Square, known as Sverdlov Square between 1919 and 1991, is a city square in the Tverskoy District of central Moscow, Russia. It is at the junction of Kuznetsky Bridge Street, Petrovka Street, and Theatre Drive.
~250 ftNW
Square, Civic center, Historical place
Lubyanka Square, Moscow
2 min walk • Lubyanskaya Square, or simply Lubyanka in Moscow lies about 900 metres north-east of Red Square. History first records its name in 1480, when Grand Prince Ivan III of Moscow, who had conquered Novgorod in 1471, settled many Novgorodians in the area.
~1650 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines, Moscow
8 min walk • The Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines is a private historical interactive museum that keeps a collection of arcade machines that were produced in the USSR from the mid-1970s. April 13, 2007 is considered to be the foundation day of the museum.
~1520 ftSW
Monastery
Epiphany Monastery, Moscow
8 min walk • The Epiphany Monastery is the oldest male monastery in Moscow, situated in the Kitai gorod, just one block away from the Moscow Kremlin. According to a legend, it was founded by Daniel, the first prince of Moscow, around 1296. It is also believed that a would-be metropolitan Alexis was one of the monks at this monastery.

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Which popular attractions are close to Solovetsky Stone?

Nearby attractions include Lubyanka Square, Moscow (2 min walk), Russian Orthodox University, Moscow (3 min walk), Lubyanka Building, Moscow (4 min walk), Polytechnic Museum, Moscow (4 min walk).

How to get to Solovetsky Stone by public transport?

The nearest stations to Solovetsky Stone:

Bus

Метро Лубянка – Политехнический музей • Lines: 144, 38, е30, м10, м3, м3к, м7, м8, м9, Н1, Н11, Н2, Н3, Н6, с920 (2 min walk)
Метро Лубянка • Lines: 122, 144, 38, е30, м10, м2, м3, м3к, м7, м8, м9, Н1, Н11, Н2, Н3, Н6, с920 (3 min walk)

Metro

Lubyanka (2 min walk)
Kuznetsky Most (4 min walk)

Tram

Метро Чистые пруды • Lines: 3, 39, А (15 min walk)
Большой Харитоньевский переулок • Lines: 3, 39, А (16 min walk)