Monument honouring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918–1920). It is considered an important symbol of the freedom, independence, and sovereignty of Latvia. Unveiled in 1935, the 42-metre (138 ft) high monument of granite, travertine, and copper. The sculptures and bas-reliefs of the monument, arranged in thirteen groups, depict Latvian culture and history: Latvian riflemen, Latvian people: the Singers, Family, Scholars, Workers, Guards of the Fatherland, The Battle against the Bermontians on the Iron Bridge, 1905 (in reference to the Russian Revolution of 1905), For Fatherland and Freedom, Vaidelotis (a Baltic pagan priest), Chain breakers, Lāčplēsis (English: Bear-Slayer, an epic Latvian folk hero), Latvia, Liberty. Construction works were financed by private donations. Soviet sculptor Vera Mukhina is sometimes credited for rescuing the monument, which was considered for demolition, because she considered it to be of high artistic value. In 1963, when the issue of demolition was raised again, it was dismissed by Soviet authorities as the destruction of the monument would have caused deep indignation and tension in society.

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