The colossal figure, often referred to as Rodina Mat, looms proudly over Kyiv, a symbol of national resilience. This impressive 62-meter sword-wielding statue is part of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War complex. Constructed from stainless steel and weighing in at a formidable 560 tonnes, it commemorates the formidable strength and sacrifice of the Soviet Union during World War II. As one of the tallest statues in the world, it offers a striking juxtaposition of Soviet-era grandeur set against the dynamic backdrop of modern Kyiv, a testament to a turbulent yet unyielding history.