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Statue of Alexander II, Senate Square
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Location: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
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December 24, 2023
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The monument, commissioned by the Estates and designed by Johannes Takanen and Walter Runeberg, was unveiled in April 1894. The main figure of the statue represents the Grand Duke of Finland Alexander II giving a speech at the Finnish Riksdag he had convened in 1863.
Alexander II is remembered as the "liberator emperor", in contrast to Tsar Nicholas II (grandson of Alexander II), who wanted to Russify Funnland.
Alexander II is remembered as the "liberator emperor", in contrast to Tsar Nicholas II (grandson of Alexander II), who wanted to Russify Funnland.
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•Rüdiger M
December 30, 2024
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In the middle of Senate Square stands a monument to the Russian Tsar Alexander II, who was respected for his pro-Finnish policies.
After Alexander II was assassinated in 1881, the …
After Alexander II was assassinated in 1881, the …
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December 30, 2024
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The monument, which is 10.67 m high, is in the style of realism. The Tsar stands in the middle on a red granite base. He is depicted in the uniform …
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Location: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland