Elchaninov A.
Abstract. The article provides information about the monuments to Soviet and Russian figures and military-historical events available in the Republic of Korea: the history of their appearance, initiators, preservation and condition. A description of each object is given and photographic materials are attached. It is argued that these monuments not only remind of the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Russia, but can also help expand ties between the two countries, including through an increase in the influx of Russian tourists to Korea.
Key words: Republic of Korea, 38th parallel, cultural heritage of Russia, monuments to representatives of Russian culture abroad, monument to Gagarin in Korea, cruiser «Varyag».
Elchaninov Anatoly Ivanovich
PhD in Geography, Leading Researcher, Likhachev Russian Research Institute
for Cultural and Natural Heritage (Moscow)
Email: aelchaninov@mail.ru