Monument to the Conquerors of SpaceAbout Monument to the Conquerors of Space
The Monument to the Conquerors of Space is a tall, sweeping titanium-clad obelisk in Moscow erected in 1964 to celebrate Soviet achievements in space exploration. The structure is notable for its upward-leaning plume and a stylised rocket at the tip.
At the monument’s base is the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics, which presents exhibits on Soviet and Russian space history, spacecraft and cosmonaut-related artefacts. The monument and museum form a combined cultural and memorial complex.
The obelisk stands in northeastern Moscow near the VDNKh exhibition grounds and the Cosmonautics Museum forms the principal visitor facility associated with the monument.
- Height and date: The monument is a 107 metre titanium-clad obelisk erected in 1964 to celebrate Soviet achievements in space exploration.
- Location: It stands near the VDNKh exhibition grounds in northeastern Moscow and is immediately adjacent to the Cosmonautics Museum at its base.
What to See#
- Museum of Cosmonautics: The Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics occupies the building at the base of the monument and presents exhibits on Soviet and Russian space history and technology.
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Best Time to Visit Monument to the Conquerors of Space
Late spring and early autumn give good weather and fewer extreme cold days than winter.
Weather & Climate near Monument to the Conquerors of Space
Monument to the Conquerors of Space's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (667 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -10° - -5° | -13° | 45 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| February | Poor | -10° - -4° | -12° | 34 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.4h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 2° | -5° | 30 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 2° - 11° | 4° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.0h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.1h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 23° | 19° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.6h |
| August | Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.6 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 14.8h |
| September | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.9 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 8° | 3° | 62 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 1° | -6° | 56 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| December | Poor | -8° - -3° | -11° | 50 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
How to Get to Monument to the Conquerors of Space
Take the metro to VDNKh station (orange line) and walk through the exhibition park toward the obelisk; it’s a 10-15 minute walk from the station.
Tips for Visiting Monument to the Conquerors of Space
- Visit the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics (located at the base) to pair the monument with artifacts like Sputnik replicas and cosmonaut suits.
- Best photographed in the late afternoon for golden light on the titanium-clad surface.
- Take the metro to VDNKh and walk across the exhibition park toward the monument.