Zero kilometer (Ivanovo)

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  • Нулевой километр (Иваново). Photography 1
  • Нулевой километр. Photography 2

Description

The zero kilometer in Ivanovo was installed on August 21, 2007 next to the Main Post Office on Lenin Avenue at house No. 17. This symbolic pillar has a square cross-section, is painted in black and white stripes and is decorated with a “0 km” sign. It reminds of the times when kilometers were counted from post offices in Russia.

History and symbolism

The zero kilometer in Ivanovo is similar to many other pillars installed in the regional centers of Russia. It is associated with the history of the "Milliarium Aureum" in Rome, which was used to measure distances in the Roman Empire. In Russia, the verst deduction began from the main post offices, which makes the Ivanovo zero kilometer part of this tradition.

Cultural heritage

The striped design of the pillar in black and white was introduced in 1817 at the direction of Emperor Alexander I for better visibility at dusk. This decision is also related to the discovery of the effect of changing the perception of colors in low light made by the Czech physiologist Jan Evangelista Purkinė.

Meaning

The zero kilometer in Ivanovo not only symbolizes the beginning of all road routes in the region, but is also an important part of the cultural and historical heritage of the city. It recalls the connection with past eras and the importance of postal services in the development of Russia's transport infrastructure.

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