rodina mat (motherland)

Visit Kiev and don't go see the Rodina Mat it's almost the same that go to Rome and don't see the pope!

This ugly construction spoils beautiful view of hostorical Kiev hills. It was built in Brezhnev's times, last years of USSR. It's just a piece of Soviet propaganda.

From the outside the statue is very impressive and also all of the sculptures of soilders located around the area. Very interesting military vehicles to view also.View is beautiful at any time of day and a great place to walk around.The Museum is well worth a visit, one of the better war memorial's I have been too and the items in the Museum are very interesting

Beautiful early morning pit stop to begin our stay in Kiev - within a nice park which is lovely to walk around in. Worth the visit.

The Motherland Statue sits above the Dnipro River and is one of the first memorable things you will see when coming into Kiev from KBP International. It is a huge statue made of stainless steel, slightly larger than our Statue of Liberty. It was given to the city of Kiev by the USSR and is part of the Museum of the Great Patriotic War. It sits near another very Historical venue........Kiev Pechersk Lavra Monastery. You should visit both while in Kiev.

it's a huge, impressive and very beautiful sculpture, located next to the Dnipro river.surrounded by a beautiful landscape, it has a war museum very close by that portrays the bravery and struggles that the Ukrainians/Russians went through.Both, the statue and the museum are definitely worth a visit.

Visited here along with the Great War Museum, a very impressive statue celebrating the USSR and its connection to Ukraine/Kiev after the Second World War, however makes you think about the present relationship with the recent and ongoing conflicts in the country a real place to reflect.

As you come across the Dnipro river from the airport this is the first most visible landmark of Kiev along with the Lavra Monastery Complex. If you come at night it is quite a spectacular view of Kiev. This is a huge statue with a slightly smaller proportioned sword relative to the total height of the statue. In the years after the fall of the Soviet Union the rumor was that it was too dangerous to go to the museum as the statue was very heavy and the structure of the supporting building was very weak and it could collapse. Apparently, this is not true. Inside there is very interesting narratives and pictures of the battles, soldiers lives in combat and personal items of the brave that defended the front against the German forces. Unfortunately, there is not much in english so might need to have a local with you to interpret. Has some interesting pictures including some of Babi Yar where there was massacre of Jews and others by the Nazis forces. Outside the social realism statues and very good view looking back across the Dnipro river. This is a good place to visit along with the nearby War Museum to give you good idea of what the suffering and sacrifices where along the eastern front. Please be respectful to the Ukrainians/Russians that sacrificed so much during this war and you will probably still see some old soldiers with many medals on their chests showing their pride and heroism for this sacrifice. Some are still too traumatized to even talk about this war.

The Rodina Mat is a monomental statue celebrating the peoples victory over fascism. This Soviet-era monument is a reminder that it was the Soviet Union that defeated the Third Reich and saved the world from nazi dictatorship, a victory that came at a great price.

A really great piece of former Soviet pride. One of the first landmarks you see when you enter Kiev, built on a high location. Of you have the possibility to go up in statue, do it, the view is amazing. But.... You should not be afraid of heights and not claustrophobia.

Got to give it to the Soviets, they built massive imposing and unforgettable monuments. This one certainly fits the description. Two weeks ago we were in Yerevan Armenia and this former soviet republic had their own "Mother" looking over the city.

Very beautiful place. The statue is very big and it is a symbol for all people in Ukraine.I advise to see it.

This is definately one of the most famous landmarks of Ukraine! The national museum of history is just around the corner. The monument was visible from a distance and very attractive for visitors to see.

This statue is huge and it's a very nice example of the "greatness" always portrayed by soviet artists.

OMG. If you are in Kyiv (or Kiev), don't miss this structure. It's visible from a distance, as it is huge. It's part of a bigger complex. It's totally mesmerizing. There is a panoramic view from the gardens opposite the statue. If you are fortunate, you may be able to visit into the statue.Highly recommended