The monument to the pilots and technicians of the Normandie-Neman aviation regiment was erected in Ivanovo in a park located at the intersection of Lezhnevskaya and Letchika Lazarev streets, near school No. 56. The sculptors of the monument were Vladimir and Danila Surovtsev, the architectural design was developed by Vladimir and Oleg Syagin. The m
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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
The monument on Glory Square in Samara is an important symbol of memory and veneration of those who sacrificed their lives during the Great Patriotic War. This memorial composition, consisting of two walls, a high relief of the “Grieving Mother Motherland” and the Eternal Flame, rises on one of the largest squares of the city, recalling the heroism
The park sculpture "Cosmopops", depicting an astronaut in an orange spacesuit, stands not far from the Samara Space Museum. This artistic object was created by the modern Samara architect and artist Alexander Filimonov in collaboration with his wife Olga. The sculpture, made of plastic, is installed on Lenin Avenue in the city of Samara, next to a
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 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
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
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,
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
Памятник монументального искусства, «идеал и символ советской эпохи», представляющий собой динамичную скульптурную группу из двух фигур с поднятыми над головами серпом и молотом. Автор — Вера Мухина; концепция и композиционный замысел архитектора Бориса Иофана. Монумент выполнен из нержавеющей хромоникелевой стали. Высота 24,5 м (
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
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 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 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
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