In 1967, on a small square named after Felix Dzerzhinsky and located near Khlebnaya Square in Samara, a monument to this outstanding Soviet state and party figure was erected. The architectural design of the monument was developed by the famous architect Alexey Morgun, and the sculptural part was created by the talented sculptor Igor Fedorov. Feli
Tower of the Samara fortress
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The Samara Fortress, founded in 1586 by Prince Grigory Zasekin at the intersection of the Volga and Samara rivers, is one of the important historical sites of the city. Its purpose was to ensure the protection of navigation on the river and the protection of state borders from attacks.
Although the fortress has not survived to this day (it was destroyed by fires in 1690 and 1703), it was possible to restore its size and structure. The fortress was a fortification of two parallel log walls connected by transverse walls-cuts. The interior space was filled with earth and stones, and the total thickness of the walls was about 5 meters. The fortress had eight towers, four of which had gates.
In addition to the fortress, by the beginning of the 17th century the city continued to grow and strengthen. During this time, the fortress was surrounded by a second defensive line - a fortified wall. The combination of a fortress and a fort is a characteristic feature of Russian defensive urban planning of the 16th-17th centuries.
The first image of Samara, presented in the engraving of A. Olearius, is widely known. This image shows the correct number of towers and churches of the fortress, and also reflects the fortified type of wall on the Volga bank.
Currently, work is underway to reconstruct the historical fortress, including the construction of historical buildings such as a tower, a forge and a wooden fortress wall, as well as landscaping of the surrounding area. This project aims to preserve the city's historical heritage and its cultural significance for future generations.
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