Worker and Kolkhoz Woman
Monument Iconic Soviet-era stainless steel monument symbolizing labor
Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, Vera Mukhina’s 1937 stainless-steel sculpture, stands at VDNKh in Moscow; visitors come to photograph its socialist-realist imagery and learn about Soviet-era public art.
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Worker and Kolkhoz Woman is a monumental stainless-steel sculpture by Vera Mukhina, created in 1937 for the Soviet pavilion at the Paris International Exhibition. The group shows a male worker and a female collective farm worker holding a hammer and sickle together as a single dynamic composition.
The statue stands approximately 24.5 metres tall and is one of the best-known examples of Soviet monumental art from the 1930s. After its Paris debut it was returned to Moscow and later restored and reinstalled near the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKh).
The sculpture is located on the VDNKh exhibition grounds in the north-east of Moscow, close to public transit and the park complex.
- Restoration: The sculpture is made of stainless steel and was fully restored and reinstalled at its current location in the early 2000s.
How to Get to Worker and Kolkhoz Woman #
The monument is adjacent to VDNKh in Moscow. Nearest metro: VDNKh station (orange line). From there it’s a short walk into the exhibition park where the statue stands.
Tips for Visiting Worker and Kolkhoz Woman #
- See the sculpture in the late afternoon for the best relief and detail as sunlight skims the stainless steel surfaces.
- Combine a visit with VDNKh (Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy) where the monument is prominently sited.
- Note the scale: the statue stands over 24 meters tall - it was designed for maximum visibility at the 1937 Paris Expo.
Best Time to Visit Worker and Kolkhoz Woman #
Visit during fair-weather months for comfortable outdoor exploration; the monument is outdoors and visible year-round.
Weather & Climate near Worker and Kolkhoz Woman #
Worker and Kolkhoz Woman'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 (666 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 85 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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