Georgy Zhukov Statue

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Georgy Zhukov was Chief of Staff of the Red Army during the Great Patriotic War. He oversaw the defence of both Leningrad and Stalingrad, as well as the Battle of Moscow. The centrepiece of Manezhnaya pl, he is depicted riding his upon his steed.

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