At the very center of the city stands this small square, which inconveniently stands in the middle of an intersection between two busy roads. Taking pride of place in the middle of the square is the ubiquitous Lenin statue, this particular one sculpted by Matvei Manizer. A statue of Alexander II used to stand in this spot until it was toppled in favor of the symbol of the new regime. Incidentally, the young Lenin once worked in the building across from the square which houses the district court, (Kuibysheva Ul., #66). Although it's not a particularly spacious or beautiful square, Ploshchad Revolutsii is popular with families and acts as a meeting point in the city. There are just enough grassy areas to keep the children satisfied.
Directions: The square is in the very center of the city where Kuibysheva Ulitsa intersects with Ventseka Ulitsa.
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