Arch of the General Staff, Nevsky Prospekt, Palace Square, Alexander Column

The Alexander Column is located in the center of the Palace Square.
What is the secret of the Alexander Column - the monolith was connected to the foundation with a special solution - vodka and soap were added to the cement. Thanks to this, the monolith could be moved until it "sits down" perfectly. A commemorative casket with coins minted in honor of the war of 1812 and a mortgage board were mounted in the center of the foundation.