Ploshchad Slavy and the Monument of Glory samara

Ploshchad Slavy is Samara's requisite war memorial square and the spot where you will get the best possible views of the Volga. Taking pride of place on top of a grassed slope above the banks of Volga, which proudly proclaims the city's name painted in large, red letters, the dominant feature in the square is the Monument of Glory. Considered the 'symbol of Samara', the statue was built in honor of Samara's aviation workers during the Second World War. Hence the sexless figure at the top of the column is sporting a set of wings. The pedestal is some 40 meters high while the worker himself is an additional 13 meters tall. Not far from the statue is a war memorial replete with eternal flame. Ploshchad Slavy actually combines with Samarskaya Ploshchad to create one huge expanse. It is also the main administrative district of the city, with all the important government buildings located on the squares.
Directions: The two squares together take up a huge area. If you have the energy it's best to walk up the stairs from the riverside Volzhsky Prospekt to Ploshchad Slavy.