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
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The Monument to the Benefactor, erected in the historical center of Kazan at the foot of the Kazan Kremlin, is a tribute to the memory of the outstanding philanthropist and benefactor - Asgat Galimzyanov. Erected in August 2008, this monument became a symbol of the mercy and kindness that distinguished Galimzyanov in his life. The initiator of the
The monument to Catherine II's carriage in Kazan was erected in 1990 in honor of the empress's significant visit in 1767. Catherine II visited Kazan in the spring of 1767 during her trip along the Volga, and she stayed in the city for five days, exceeding the length of stay in other cities on the route. During this time, the Empress actively partic
The Kul Gali monument, erected in 2005 in honor of the 1000th anniversary of Kazan, is one of the significant landmarks of the city. This bronze monument, 4 meters high, is located on a low stone pedestal and was created by sculptors Andrei Balashov and Asiya Minullina, and architect Rozalia Nurgaleeva. Kul Gali, who lived at the beginning of the
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
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
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 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
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 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 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 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 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 Musa Jalil in the Fourth of April Square in the city of Orenburg was erected in 1996 to mark the 90th anniversary of the poet’s birth. This monument is dedicated to the great poet-hero, born in the Orenburg region. The monument depicts Musa Jalil sitting on a stone and calmly watching people passing by. This image conveys the atmos
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
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 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
The memorial "Countrymen who went to the front" was solemnly opened on the square in front of the Ufa railway station on Monday, June 22. This monument is a sculptural composition consisting of nine figures depicting the farewell to the front in 1941. The creation of this memorial was entrusted to the team of authors under the leadership of the fam
The monument to Mazhit Gafuri was erected in 1978 in front of the building of the Bashkir Academic Drama Theater named after Mazhit Gafuri in the city of Ufa. The authors of this monument are the sculptor Lev Kerbel and the architect Lev Khikhlukha. The opening of this monument was described as a significant event in the cultural life of the repub
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
The copy of the monument “Worker and Collective Farm Woman” installed in Verkhnyaya Pyshma is one of the symbols of the Soviet era and a vivid manifestation of the memory of the labor achievements of the Soviet people. This monument was created by Soviet sculptor Vera Mukhina in 1937 for the World Exhibition in Paris, where it aroused great interes
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