In 1926, in the historical heart of Samara, one of its iconic squares was named Samarskaya Square. However, it was only in the 1960s that an attractive square was created nearby, adding coziness and beauty to the surroundings. In 1975, as a tribute to the heroic past, a passage to the Volga River was opened through the square, named Victory Passage
Monument to D. F. Ustinov
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In May 1977, in Samara, a monument to the outstanding figure - Hero of the Soviet Union and twice Hero of Socialist Labor Dmitry Fyodorovich Ustinov was solemnly unveiled. Born in this city, Ustinov became known worldwide for his contributions to the military and defense industry.
The monument was created as a sign of gratitude and respect for his remarkable contribution to the development of the country's defense industry. The bronze bust of Ustinov is installed on a granite pedestal, and a square named after him was arranged around it.
In 1978, an explosion occurred in Samara Square, which was an attempt to sabotage the monument. Thanks to the force of the blast wave, the monument was damaged but not destroyed. The saboteurs, attempting to destroy a symbol of the socialist system, were apprehended, one of them being arrested while in military service, and the other near his home.
The monument to Dmitry Ustinov and the failed attempt to undermine it remain a testament not only to his outstanding contributions to the defense industry but also to how hatred and rejection of the system can manifest in violence and destruction.
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