The Evpaty Kolovrat Monument is an equestrian statue that is located in the northern part of the largest city and administrative center of Ryazan Oblast, Ryazan, within the central-western part of the Russian Federation.
As Evpaty Kolovrat played an important role in the fight for Ryazan against the Mongols in 1237, he was actually a bogatyr, which in translation would mean a knight/warrior in medieval East Slavic legends, which in turn made him a legend today. When the Mongols conquered Ryazan, Evpaty Kolovrat wanted to avenge the destruction of the city a few weeks later. As he tried his offensive against the Mongols, unfortunately, he was killed while fighting the vastly superior Mongol army. Since then, he has been remembered as the leader who bravely led a small detachment against the Mongol army of Batu Khan in 1237–1238, and today he is celebrated for his immense bravery and fortitude given for his city of Ryazan.
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Today, the Evpaty Kolovrat Monumentrepresents a bronze statue that is located on a large stone pedestal, and the great hero is on a rearing horse that proudly presents itself. Evpaty Kolovrat, here, is presented in his traditional war clothes. The pedestal is almost 2 m (7 ft) high, while the statue is a little bit more than 2 m (7 ft) high, making it the focal point of the small square and park that is in front of the post office building. Evpaty’s name is inscribed on the pedestal stone in Cyrillic alphabet as Евпатий Коловрат, thus making sure that whoever gazes upon this majestic monument would know about this Russian hero who gave his life for the idea he believed in, a free Ryazan.
Unveiled in 2007, nowadays many people and locals who come to the city of Ryazan see this grandiose statue and learn a bit more about the longstanding history that the Ryazan Oblast has. All in all, a great representation of a hero who gave his life to free his beloved motherland from the invading forces.
