Alexander Column (Rostov-on-Don)

The Alexander Column in Rostov-on-Don was a monument erected in 1846 in Nakhichevan-on-Don (now part of Rostov-on-Don), Russia. It commemorated Emperor Alexander I's visit to the city in 1825.

The column was made of red granite and stood on a square pedestal. It was surmounted by a bronze double-headed eagle, the symbol of the Russian Empire. The pedestal featured inscriptions dedicated to Alexander I.

The monument was located in the city's central square, formerly known as Alexander Square and later renamed Karl Marx Square. It was a prominent landmark and a symbol of imperial authority in the region.

The Alexander Column was dismantled and destroyed in 1930 during the Soviet era, as part of a broader campaign to remove symbols of the Tsarist regime. The double-headed eagle was removed earlier, in 1920.

Today, the site where the Alexander Column stood is occupied by a monument to Karl Marx. There have been discussions about potentially restoring the Alexander Column in the future, but no concrete plans have been implemented. The history of the monument is documented in local museums and historical archives.