The monument to Vladimir Mulyavin, the founder of the Belarusian ensemble "Pesnyary", was unveiled on October 6, 2014 in the city of Yekaterinburg. This monument was erected in the city center, near the Cosmos cinema and concert theater. The 4-meter-high sculpture of the artist depicts Mulyavin in a stage costume, holding an electric guitar. The au
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The monument to V.I. Lenin, opened at the House of Soviets in Orenburg on April 22, 1963, was an important symbol of the socialist era and occupied a significant place in the urban planning composition of the square. Created by sculptor V.B. Pinchuk, this 13-meter granite monument was awarded a silver medal by the USSR Academy of Arts for its outst
Памятник жертвам белогвардейского набега на Оренбург был открыт в сквере 4-го апреля города Оренбурга в ноябре 1950 года. Решение о строительстве памятника было принято исполкомом Чкаловского горсовета 18 марта 1950 года, и на это дело было выделено 50 тысяч рублей. Памятник выполнен из бетона с кирпичным постаментом и включает в себя скульптуру кр
The architectural and sculptural composition "Good Angel of Peace", opened in the city of Orenburg on June 28, 2008, is part of the project "Good Angel of Peace", implemented by the International Charitable Foundation "Patrons of the Century". The composition itself represents a figure of a three-meter-tall golden guardian angel with a dove in his
The monument to St. Sergius of Radonezh was opened on June 21, 2019 in the city of Orenburg. It is located in Lebedev and Siraev Square, not far from St. Nicholas Cathedral. This monument is a bronze statue of Elder Sergius and an arch with bas-reliefs depicting events from his life. At the top of the arch there is an icon of the Holy Trinity and a
The monument to Vasily Chapaev is one of the most expressive and beautiful monuments in Samara. Installed in November 1932, it was dedicated to the hero of the Civil War in honor of the 15th anniversary of the October Revolution. The monument was placed on the square in front of the Samara Academic Drama Theater named after Gorky, which is now call
The monument to minor home front workers, installed in Samara in the park at the intersection of Polina Osipenko and Novo-Sadovaya streets, is an expression of the city’s gratitude to the children who made a significant contribution to the overall effort for victory during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. This monument was created on the init
The monument to Pyotr Vladimirovich Alabin was erected in Samara in the year of his 195th birthday. This monument was created by sculptor Karen Sarkisov and architect Alexey Yankov. The height of the sculpture is about three meters and it was cast in bronze. Pyotr Vladimirovich Alabin played an important role in the social and political life of Sa
The monument to the black hussars was unveiled in Samara on September 7, 2018, next to the district officers’ house. The Fifth Alexandria Hussar Regiment, belonging to Her Imperial Majesty the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, was redeployed to Samara in 1910. During the First World War, the hussars left the city. The distinctive feature of the regimen
The sculpture "Lady with a Racket", installed in Pushkinsky Square in Samara on September 8, 2012, is a symbol of the history of tennis in the region. She portrays Maria von Barader, the wife of the famous entrepreneur Alfred von Vacano, who was the founder of the brewery known today as Zhigulevsky. Maria von Barader played a key role in the develo
The sculpture "Water Skier", installed on the embankment of the Volga River in Samara, perfectly reflects the interest of Soviet youth in water sports, especially sailing. This interest began to clearly manifest itself already in the early 20s, and since 1936, when the All-Union Sailing Section was created, it began to actively develop. Sailing wa
The monument to Vladimir Vysotsky in Samara is an important symbol dedicated to the life and work of this outstanding Russian poet and actor. Erected next to the place where he performed in 1967, it conveys the legacy and influence he left in the hearts of many people. It is interesting to note that the monument was created on the initiative of th
In 1924, Nikolskaya Street in Orekhovo-Zuevo was renamed Lenin Street, which became a symbol of a new era for the city. However, the real embodiment of the veneration of the leader of the October Revolution was the installation of a monument to V.I. Lenin on November 7, 1933 in the park of the city park of culture and recreation. The creation of t
On September 10, 2016, in honor of City Day and on the eve of the 65th anniversary of the famous Russian actor Viktor Ivanovich Sukhorukov, a monument dedicated to his personality and work was unveiled in Orekhovo-Zuevo. This event became a significant cultural moment for the city, highlighting Sukhorukov's contribution to the development of Russia
This sculptural composition, representing a bronze stork holding a bundle with a baby in its beak, is an unusual and touching work of art. It is installed near the maternity hospital in the city of Buzuluk and serves as a symbol of the birth of a new life. The author of this work is Oleg Dushkatov, a metal craftsman who has created at least 15 wor
The monument to Prince Vladimir and Saint Feodor in Vladimir is one of the most important and symbolic architectural objects of the city. It was installed in the Pushkin Park and opened in July 2007 in honor of the anniversary - the 850th anniversary of the transfer of the capital of Ancient Rus' from Kyiv to Vladimir. The author of this majestic
The "Seven Girls" fountain is one of the main attractions of Ufa and was opened in the summer of 2015 in the reconstructed Theater Square, which is the main place for recreation and walking in the city center. This fountain is the largest structure of its type in the Republic of Bashkortostan and includes two bowls lined with granite, as well as sc
The monument to a tourist in Veliky Novgorod, erected on June 17, 2009, has become one of the favorite places for photography for both locals and tourists. This pretty sculpture, created by contemporary Novgorod sculptor Vadim Borov, depicts a young girl in an ordinary blouse and skirt, who is resting on the parapet of the Kremlin pedestrian bridge
The monument “Dedicated to the Children of War” in Ulyanovsk is a touching embodiment of the memory of children who became victims of the Great Patriotic War, and those for whom the war took away their childhood. Located on the territory of the 30th Anniversary of Victory Square, this monument is a sculptural composition depicting a girl with a bun
The monument to a female janitor, unveiled in Orenburg on May 30, 2014, is one of the symbols of recognition and respect for the work of municipal employees. The height of the figure is 1 meter 70 centimeters, it is made of fiberglass and painted bronze. The figure depicts a female janitor with a broom in her hands, and next to her is a cat, symbol
The Soaring Eagle monument, erected in the village of Supsekh near Anapa, represents the beginning of the Great Caucasus Range. This majestic symbol of nature and power attracts many tourists and city residents who want to enjoy the beautiful scenery and capture this moment in photographs and videos. The location for the stele was carefully chosen
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