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
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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
Monument to S.M. Kirov in Orekhovo-Zuevo is a significant historical landmark, located at the end of Kirov Street in the Krutoe district. Given the absence of an inscription on the monument, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with information about it in advance. The opening of the monument took place in 1955. This monument is a smaller cop
The "Soldier of the Revolution" monument, also known as the "Soviet Soldier", is a tall figure of a Red Army soldier, made in a laconic style. It was installed in the park in memory of the Salmysh battle in Orenburg. This square and the memorial signs in it are dedicated to the events of the Civil War, in particular, the fighting on the Salmysh Riv
The "Grieving Mother" monument depicts a woman-mother kneeling and mourning her murdered son. This symbolic image embodies the deep sorrow and pain of maternal loss that many women experienced during military conflicts, including the Civil and Great Patriotic Wars. Previously, next to the sculpture there was a bowl-pool, the water in which symboli
The monument to Maxim Gorky is located in the Strukovsky Garden, which was previously called the Maxim Gorky Park of Culture and Leisure. The life of Maxim Gorky is closely connected with the city of Samara. He moved here in early 1895. Initially, Gorky did not like the city, and he even described it in one of his works as “an anathema city.” Howe
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 sculptural composition called “Three Screws” was installed in the Lenin Square in Ufa in the fall of 2013. This monument is an architectural composition in the form of a stylized name of the city in the Bashkir language. The monument project was discussed at various meetings on city identity and received a lot of positive feedback. Reconstruct
The Keyboard Monument in Yekaterinburg is a unique land art project dedicated to a computer keyboard. It was opened on October 5, 2005 and became the first land art sculpture in the city dedicated to this topic. The author of the project is Anatoly Vyatkin. The original idea for the project was ironic, viewing the keyboard as a graveyard of ideas.
A monument dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the Russian Navy was erected in a park near the Dynamo stadium in the city of Yekaterinburg. This monument is a gray granite block with a cast iron slab. The slab depicts the profile of the navigator Tsar Peter I, and on the sides are the silhouettes of two frigates. The inscription on the slab reads
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 monument to The Beatles in Yekaterinburg was erected on May 23, 2009 and became the first such monument in Russia, and the third in the territory of the former USSR after Donetsk (Ukraine) and Almaty (Kazakhstan). The initiative to create the monument was expressed by members of the Ural Beatles Club. The total amount collected for the creation
The monument to Peter I in Yekaterinburg has an interesting history, starting with its installation in 1885 on the initiative of the Administration of the Yekaterinburg-Tyumen Railway. This bronze bust was installed on identical marble pedestals along with the bust of Empress Catherine I in the park near the dam of the city pond. The inscriptions o
The monument to the Ural writer Dmitry Narkisovich Mamin-Sibiryak, erected on Lenin Avenue in Yekaterinburg in a place known as “Plotinka”, is an expressive symbol of respect for the literary heritage and cultural heritage of the Urals. Installed on November 5, 1987 according to the sketches of the sculptor A.G. Antonov. and architect B.A. Demidov
The monument to Pavel Petrovich Bazhov, installed on the dam of the city pond in the center of Yekaterinburg, is an important symbol of the city’s connection with the work and personality of the outstanding Ural writer. The opening of the bust of Bazhov took place on March 11, 1958. The monument depicts the writer with his head bowed, which may sy
The history of the creation of Yekaterinburg is connected with the activities of V.N. Tatishchev and Major General V.I. de Gennina. Initially, it was planned to build a plant at the Uktus plant, but due to obstacles from the Berg College and the conflict between Tatishchev and the Demidovs, this plan was canceled. Instead, a new location was chosen
Cathedral (Oktyabrskaya) Square in Tambov is one of the symbols of the city, permeated with history and the memory of important events. This is the place where in ancient times the defenders of the fortress gathered, where the Transfiguration Church arose, and where the Monument of Glory, dedicated to those who fell during the Great Patriotic War,
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 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
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