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War of 1812 Museum

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War of 1812 Museum
War of 1812 Museum
War of 1812 Museum
War of 1812 Museum
War of 1812 Museum
War of 1812 Museum
War of 1812 Museum
War of 1812 Museum
War of 1812 Museum
War of 1812 Museum
War of 1812 Museum
War of 1812 Museum
War of 1812 Museum
War of 1812 Museum
War of 1812 Museum
Phone:
+7 495 692-01-51

Address:
Revolyutsii Sq., 2/3, Moscow 109012, Russia

Poklonnaya Gora was, at 171.5 meters, one of the highest spots in Moscow. Its two summits used to be separated by the Setun River, until one of the summits was razed in 1987. Since 1936, the area has been part of Moscow and now contains the Victory Park with many tanks and other vehicles used in the Second World War on display. Historically, the hill had great strategic importance, as it commanded the best view of the Russian capital. Its name is derived from the Russian for to bow down, as everyone approaching the capital from the west was expected to do homage here. During the French invasion of Russia in 1812, it was the spot where Napoleon in vain expected the keys to the Kremlin to be brought to him by Russians.
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