To the question “Do you know your country well”, many answer that, they say, of course, traveled every secret corner, went around a ton of museums and put a lot of bright magnets on the refrigerator. Therefore, listing even the 10 most famous monuments or sculptures for the average layman seems an impossible task.
We consider it our duty to enlighten the younger generation and present in such a concise form 10 cultural finds that our mother Russia can be proud of. All of them were erected on the occasion of an important historical event, or they embody the rich and wide soul of a Russian person. This is not your body drawings or installations of empty air in modern art museums. Take care of the cultural heritage and stop any attempts of vandalism, because not rewritten true history is the key to a healthy and thinking society.
10. Monument “Motherland Calls” | Volgograd
The popular design is marked by the center of an entire ensemble dedicated to the heroes of the battle of Stalingrad, which proudly rises on the Mamaev Kurgan. The sculpture looks impressive and intimidating, as if demonstrating to the enemies that it is better not to meddle with bad intentions to the native land. The monument “Motherland Calling” confidently settled in eleventh position in the Guinness World Records list as one of the highest on the planet. At night, the statue is illuminated by numerous spotlights, which creates a visual picture no worse than the notorious Eiffel Tower. In height, it reaches about 85-87 meters. For this, she even received a military "nickname" - "Height 102". By the way, during the years of the famous battle the most fierce battles took place here, and the feat of heroes was immortalized in the monument.
9. Monument "Millennium of Russia" | Velikiy Novgorod
A cultural memorial was created in the 60s of the 19th century, dedicated to the anniversary of the existence of the great Russian state. You must admit that not every country celebrates a thousand years, so the monument has great cultural, historical and tourist significance. Outwardly, he imitates a huge bell (represented by a spherical shape on top, which symbolizes a power - the emblem of monarchical power). The great monument of the Russian Federation reaches fifteen meters in height.
8. Monument-obelisk “To the Conquerors of Space” | Moscow
The construction was put in the capital in the 60s of the 20th century and embodies the successes of Soviet researchers in the conquest of outer space. The powerful obelisk reaches a height of 107 meters, weighs about 250 tons, and specially made panels made of titanium, personally proposed by S. Korolev, went to its lining. Externally, the structure depicts a rocket, which leaves behind a powerful trail. The type of construction “inclined tower” is almost unique (the analogue is the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa). The verse couplet glorifying our cosmonauts is engraved on the facade with metal. A structure was erected in a wasteland area, not far from the entrance to the exhibition of achievements of the national economy. The monument is dedicated to active technological development in 1957, when the USSR launched the first artificially created satellite on the planet.
7. Monument to George the Victorious | Moscow
A very symbolic statue, since St. George destroys a snake with a spear-point - a symbol of human vices, lies, resourcefulness and betrayal. That is why the design is one of the main among the capital’s memorial complex on Poklonnaya Hill. The cultural memorial is located on the territory of Victory Park and is a granite fountain, surrounded by smaller multi-tier fountains that hit the jets straight up. Tiles are located around the monument, where the stations of the arrival points and the capital are listed.
6. Monument "The Bronze Horseman" | St. Petersburg
A beautiful bronze statue was erected on Senate Square in St. Petersburg. The official opening took place in the year 82 of the 18th century - it was the first city monument. Initially, it was assumed that he was dedicated to the great Russian king Peter. But later the name “The Bronze Horseman” was given, which was inspired by the eponymous poem of the beloved national writer Pushkin. The sculpture was erected by Etienne Falcone on behalf of the reigning Catherine II. The sculptor was inspired by Colonel Peter Melissino (resembling Tsar Peter in appearance), who kept his horse on its hind legs. The pupil Falcone created the head of the bronze “Peter”, and the Russian sculptor Gordeev made a snake - a symbol of enemy power.
5. Monument to Alyosha | Leninsky district of the city of Murmansk
The memorial complex is dedicated to the soldiers-defenders of the Soviet Arctic during the Second World War. The basis of the design is a statue of a soldier in a cloak, with a machine gun visible behind his shoulder. The height of the monument is a little over 35 meters plus 7 meters on a pedestal. The weight of the hollow figure reaches more than 5 thousand tons! The size of the statue of "Alyosha" is second only to the "Motherland". You can watch it in the Lenin district - a place that catches the eye of compatriots and tourists.
4. Monument "Worker and Collective Farm Girl" | Moscow
The monument is considered a symbol of the era of the USSR, as well as a favorite tourist attraction. Externally, it is a sculpture of two statues (a worker and a collective farmer) who raise the famous hammer and sickle above their heads. The author of the project is Mukhina Vera, and the concept was laid down by architect Iofan Boris. Initially, it was supposed to put up a monument in Paris, for which it was transported in parts in 28 or more cars. The construction was made of chromium-nickel stainless steel and reaches a height of about 25 meters. Located on Prospect Mira. For the first assembly, it took 1 month (employees worked in 3 shifts, resting only 3 hours a day). Re-assembled in Paris for 11 days. By the way, this particular building is the famous symbol of Mosfilm.
3. Monument to the Mammoths | Khanty-Mansiysk
It was first opened 11 years ago in Khanty-Mansiysk. A statue was erected in honor of the anniversary - 425 years the capital of the district. It is located on the territory of the famous Archeopark. The design includes eleven small sculptures (a large mammoth in size is more than eight meters, and a small one about three). They are made of bronze, due to which the total weight reaches 70 tons. Engineers have achieved the establishment of monuments in full size.
2. Monument to Peter I | Moscow
The construction is dedicated to the anniversary of three hundred years of the Russian fleet. The author of the project is the famous architect Zurab Tsereteli. They established a cultural masterpiece on an artificial island in the area of the connection of the Obvodny Canal with the Moscow River (next to the confectionery factory). The opening of the monument coincided with a grand holiday - the anniversary of the 850th anniversary of the capital. The total height of the composition is 98 meters (one of the highest on the planet and in Russia in particular).
1. Monument to the "Flooded Ships" | Sevastopol
Erected on the central promenade of Primorsky Boulevard (Sevastopol Bay), the monument annually gathers many tourists and compatriots who are proud of the warlike deeds of the inhabitants of the hero city. The monument is also marked on the Soviet emblem of Sevastopol, is an honor and a symbol of the city, its hallmark. In height, the sculpture exceeds 16 meters.
These are the amazing historical monuments stored by the Russian land. The younger generation must know their history, respect the heroes of the country and ordinary hard workers, with whose hands they built up the now magnificent cities and cultural centers.