Red Gates, Moscow, Russia
View of the Red Gates, a triumphal arch in Moscow, Russia. The original arch was built to commemorate the Battle of Poltava in 1709 -- this is a later structure, built in the mid-18th century. The gates were demolished during the Soviet era, though the angel statue from the top, along with other items, were preserved
Picture No
10424271
Media ID
46014350
Size
3797px x 5992px
(2.3MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / John Massey Stewart Collection
Source
Unattributed Russian postcard
Date
early 20th century
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1709 Archway Commemorate Demolished Poltava Triumphal
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