A Silent Giant Over Murmansk—Meeting Alyosha at Dusk

#springitinerary #russia🇷🇺 #northern #breeze The wind was sharp as I climbed the hill, but the silence at the top was sharper. There stood Alyosha—35 meters of solemn strength, gazing forever over Murmansk. Below him, the eternal flame flickered against a fading sky, defying time and winter alike. The monument isn’t just concrete; it’s memory. You don’t just visit Alyosha—you stand with him. It’s not about war, but the cost of peace. A must-visit if you want to feel the heartbeat of a city built on resilience.