The memorial obelisk, installed at the intersection of Lunacharsky and Novo-Sadovaya streets in Samara, is a symbol and monument to the fighters of the October Revolution of 1917. This obelisk was erected in 1960, on the eve of the 43rd anniversary of the revolution, and became one of the characteristic elements of the urban landscape of Samara. C
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Памятник-обелиск императору Александру I в центре Оренбурга был восстановлен и открыт на Пушкинском бульваре 31 августа 2013 года. Он является практически точной копией разрушенного памятника, возводившегося в 1822 году. Новый памятник был воссоздан по сохраненным фотографиям и чертежам, с некоторыми элементами, сохранившимися от первоначальной сте
The sculptural composition "Barge Haulers on the Volga" installed in Samara in 2014 commemorates the 170th anniversary of the birth of the renowned Russian artist Ilya Repin, who created the famous painting of the same name. This monument serves as a three-dimensional replica of Repin's iconic painting, which has become a symbol of Russian art. Th
The monument to Prince Grigory Osipovich Zasekin, the founder of the city of Samara and its first voivode, holds a significant place on the Volga embankment in Samara. It symbolizes the historical importance of this figure for the city and its foundation. Installed in 2014 to commemorate the 428th anniversary of the city, the monument features a st
The monument was erected on the site of a mass grave of Red Army soldiers of the 217th Orenburg Regiment, who died during the 1918 battles for the Donguzskaya railway station, near the city of Orenburg. During the civil war in 1918, a clash occurred between the “whites” and the “reds” on the territory of the Khusainov farm. The commander of the "Re
The monument to Valerian Vladimirovich Kuibyshev in Samara is an important symbol of the city's history, embodying his revolutionary activity and contribution to the struggle for the people's happiness. Erected in 1938, this monument is a striking expression of respect for Valerian Vladimirovich Kuibyshev's personality and achievements. The monume
The monument dedicated to the invention of the heating battery on the wall of the Samara State District Power Plant is not only a symbol of technical progress, but also an attractive object for citizens and tourists. Its unusual shape and the legends associated with it make it a popular place to visit and photograph. The tradition of rubbing certa
On July 8, 2011, before the celebration of the All-Russian Day of Family, Love and Fidelity, a sculptural composition dedicated to Peter and Fevronia was installed in the park on Glory Square in the Russian city of Samara. This monument has become a significant place in the city, attracting the attention of newlyweds on their important day. The hei
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
The Ladya monument in Samara occupies a special place among the city’s attractions and symbolizes its connection with the Volga, an important transport artery that is historically and culturally significant for the region. Its choice as a monument-symbol of the city is due not only to its aesthetic appeal, but also to its historical and cultural as
On August 27, 2010, in Orenburg, the monument "The Golden Sarmatian Deer" was unveiled, which has become a symbol of the regional center. This sculpture, an exact copy of the deer figurine found during excavations in the Ilek district of the Orenburg region, was installed on the central street of the city thanks to a gift from the mobile operator M
In the center of Orenburg, on the pedestrian Sovetskaya Street, there is a sculptural composition dedicated to the founder and first governor of the city, Ivan Ivanovich Neplyuev. The sculpture is a column with a bust of I.I. installed on top. Neplyueva. The inscription is engraved on the column: “Founder of Orenburg I.I. Neplyuev 1693-1773.” The i
Историко-архитектурная достопримечательность Оренбурга и Оренбургской области - Елизаветинские (их еще называют Водяными) ворота. Они являются реконструкцией, копией старинных ворот, которые были пожалованы имератрицей Елизаветой в 1755 году. Ворота представляют собой две каменные колонны с нишами. В каждой нише с лицевой стороны колонн установлены
The monument to the children of the war in Orenburg was erected in the park named after L. A. Guskov in December 2010 thanks to the joint efforts of the Region television company and the Cossacks of the City Orenburg Cossack Society “Slavyanskoye”. This memorial monument was created to pay tribute to the children who became victims of the Great Pat
Monument to V.G. Belinsky, opened on July 10, 1954, is located in the park opposite the regional drama theater named after A.M. Lunacharsky. The monument represents a bronze figure of V.G. Belinsky on a tetrahedral three-part pedestal, lined with gray granite. The figure of Belinsky is depicted in full height with a raised hand, symbolizing the beg
Во многих городах России можно найти памятники и скульптуры, посвященные известным людям нашей страны, которые не только, например, посещали тот или иной город, но и оказали большое влияние на его развитие. Одним из таких людей для Липецка стал Петр I. Именно благодаря ему в городе появились чугуноплавильные и железоделательные заводы, на которых,
The monument to V.I. Chapaev in the city of Cheboksary, the capital of the Chuvash Republic, is an important symbol of memory and respect for the legendary hero of the Civil War. This monument, located in a park along Lenin Avenue, not far from the Cheboksary I railway station, is part of the memorial complex of the V. I. Chapaev Museum. Initially
Во всех уголках нашей Родины установлены памятники и мемориалы, посвященные героям Великой Отечественной Войны, которые отдали свои жизни за Великую Победу. Однако, в истории войны было много людей, имена которых известны на всю страну. Так, в России установлено несколько памятников, посвященных Тане Савичевой. В Нижегородской области в поселке Шат
В центре столицы Чувашской республики городе Чебоксары вблизи Национальной библиотеки раскинулся прекрасный парк, который является излюбленным местом отдыха горожан и гостей города. В этом сквере установлен памятник выдающемуся просветителю чувашского народа Ивану Яковлевичу Яковлеву. Первоначально памятник, выполненный скульптором Д.И. Народницким
В Тамбове много красивых мест. И во многих из них администрация города старается сделать ухоженные скверы и установить памятники выдающимся людям. В одном из таких мест рядом с каналом реки Цны в начале улицы установлен памятник выдающемуся композитору, дирижеру и музыканту С.В. Рахманинову. Памятник, выполненный из бронзы, изображает его стоящим
Памятный знак, посвященный расположенному некогда на этой территории государству Волжская Булгария находится на склоне горы Попова на окраине села Ширяево. Он представляет собой водруженную на постамент фигуру мифического зверя - крылатого барса, считавшегося у булгар священным и олицетворявшим силу, проворство и смелость. Барс размест
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