In the city of Samara, in addition to extensive parks and squares, there are also small corners of greenery, such as the Three Elms public garden, located on Kuibysheva Street. It is familiar to local residents thanks to an interesting sculptural composition dedicated to the good soldier Schweik. This composition was created by Alexander and Nikola
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A memorial stele dedicated to Vladimir Vysotsky was installed in the city park named after Vysotsky in Samara, at the intersection of Galaktionovskaya, Leningradskaya, Samara and Vysotsky streets. This monument to the famous author and musician was erected on July 23, 2000. Samara artist Alexander Temnikov created the composition, and the sculptor
The monument dedicated to the fallen soldiers of the Great Patriotic War is located in the central park of the Perevolotsky district of the Orenburg region, at the intersection of Leninskaya and Proletarskaya streets. Symbolizing a warrior and home front worker, it is represented by two bronze figures mounted on a granite pedestal. The top layer of
The monument to heroic soldiers, residents of the village of Blagoslovenka, Orenburg region, is a touching testimony of memory and respect for those who gave their lives for their Motherland during the Great Patriotic War. The departure of 296 people from the village to the front and the failure of 152 of them to return reflects the enormous losses
At the end of the summer of 1998, in the center of Orenburg, at the intersection of Krasnoznamenaya and Sovetskaya streets, a new monument was unveiled, dedicated to the visit of the poet Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin and lexicographer Vladimir Ivanovich Dal to Orenburg. This event took place on the anniversary of the 200th anniversary of the birth
The memorial complex "Walk of Glory", opened on May 8, 2015 in the village of Oktyabrskoye, Orenburg Region, is a significant landmark of the Oktyabrsky district. Its opening was timed to coincide with the celebration of the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The opening ceremony was attended by the Governor of the Orenburg Reg
The Transural Grove Monument is a memorial dedicated to the victims of political repression in the 20th century, located in the southern part of the city of Orenburg, Russia. Opened on July 11, 1993, it is a small mound made of granite stones with an Orthodox cross installed on top. There is a memorial plaque on the monument with the inscription:
The monument to Comrade Sukhov, based on the main character of the film "White Sun of the Desert", is a prominent landmark on the Volga embankment in the city of Samara. This is a monument dedicated to the Red Army soldier Fyodor Ivanovich Sukhov, and is located between Nekrasovsky and Leningradsky descents. The location was not chosen by chance, g
On the left bank of the Ural River, in the territory of the city of Orenburg, there is the first sign marking the border between Europe and Asia on the territory of Russia. This obelisk, installed in 1981, is a square column about 15 meters high, topped with a stainless alloy ball, and was created according to the design of the architect Gennady Iv
The monument dedicated to the Orenburg Cossacks occupies a place of honor at the intersection of Chkalov and Stepan Razin streets, not far from the St. Nicholas Cathedral. This strategic location gives the monument additional significance for the Cossacks, as well as for all residents of the city of Orenburg. The authors of the sculptural composit
In the center of Orenburg, on Sovetskaya Street, next to the Orenburg Drama Theater named after M. Gorky, there is a unique monument - a working model of the first water column. This monument to the Orenburg water supply system not only has artistic and historical value, but is also a functional object: it is a working water stand that can be used
On June 1, 2012, in the square of Orenburg School No. 3 on Sovetskaya Street, a monument to the first teacher was unveiled. This sculptural group, created by sculptor Sergey Solomakha, consists of five figures. In the center stands a young teacher in a light dress, surrounded by four children - two boys and two girls. The children's gaze is directe
The sculpture of Valery Chkalov is located on Naberezhnaya Street on the left bank of the Ural River in the city of Orenburg. Orenburg bore the name of this legendary aviator for 20 years (since 1938). This bronze monument, installed on a tall pedestal seven meters high, is clearly visible from Sovetskaya Street. The sculptor depicted Chkalov afte
On Volzhsky Avenue in the city of Samara, there is a hidden gem that has remained unknown to many residents and visitors for years – one of the oldest fountains. This fountain, located within the premises of the Samara State District Power Plant (SGRES), was inaccessible to the public until recently. However, in honor of the 110th anniversary of th
The monument to the Heroes of the Civil War, towering over the communal grave in the I.M. Plyasunkov Park in the city of Pugachyov, Saratov region, is a creation of sculptor E.F. Timofeyev. This monument, mounted on a high pedestal, depicts the figures of warriors forever resting under the protection of the Eternal Flame installed at the base. Cre
Ivan Borisovich Tverdyshyov, born in 1690 in the city of Simbirsk, made a significant contribution to the development of the region's industry. His biography is closely associated with the establishment of the Voskresensky copper-smelting plant and the Preobrazhensky metalworking plant, which became important industrial enterprises and brought pros
The monument to the residents of the village of Nizhnyaya Pavlovka in the Orenburg region, who perished on the front lines during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, stands as a symbol of eternal memory and respect for the heroic deeds of Soviet soldiers. Mounted on a tall pedestal, the monument depicts a Red Army soldier in winter military unifo
In anticipation of the 70th anniversary (2015) of Victory in the Great Patriotic War in Orenburg, at the intersection of Rodimtsev Street and Victory Avenue, a military helmet two meters high with a nearby scarlet carnation was installed. This monument was erected as a token of gratitude to the soldiers who fought for peace over their heads. The f
In the 16th century, the Muscovite Tsardom began establishing contacts with the states of Central Asia. Since then, embassies were sent with the aim of opening Asian markets for Russian merchants. The Petrine era greatly intensified Russia's expansion to the East, and the name of Peter the Great is associated with the emergence of the first scienti
The monument "Scholarly Cat" in Orenburg, installed under an old oak tree opposite the Gorky Regional Drama Theater, has its own interesting history and has become a popular spot among locals and tourists. According to legend, in 1833, the great poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin rested on a bench under this oak during his visit to Orenburg. In ho
Vasily Prokhorovich Goryachkin (1868–1935) was a prominent Soviet scientist in the field of agricultural machinery. His main works are related to agricultural mechanics, where he laid the foundations of the theory and calculation of agricultural machinery and implements, developed methods of testing, and the methodology for processing experimental
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