A very long time in Russia there was such a custom, to erect monuments, monuments, sculptures, obelisks in different cities. It reminded people of some important events. On such obelisks most often depicted important historical characters. People passing by admired such human greatness. Almost all sculptures were created in Soviet times. Then they were given special political significance.
But monuments were erected to many writers, war heroes, and legendary figures. Some were quite large in height.
In this article we will consider the highest monuments in Russia. It is worth noting that the height is indicated along with the pedestal.
List
- 10. Monument to Lenin in Dubna, 37 m
- 9. Friendship forever, 42 m
- 8. Monument to Yuri Gagarin, 42.5 m
- 7. Alyosha, 42.5 m
- 6. Monument to Vladimir Lenin in Volgograd, 57 m
- 5. Worker and Collective Farm Girl, 58 m
- 4. Motherland is calling, 87 m
- 3. Monument to Peter I, 98 m
- 2. Monument to the Conquerors of Space, 107 m
- 1. Victory Monument, 141.8 m
10. Monument to Lenin in Dubna, 37 m
Lenin monument was installed in Dubna near Moscow at the beginning of 1937. It was built in honor of the opening of the movement along the shipping channel Moscow-Volga.
The sculpture of Lenin was made by Sergey Merkurov. This is a famous Soviet sculptor who also worked on the monument to Stalin. He stood directly opposite, but at the time of Khrushchev he was blown up.
Currently, there is a wonderful park around the monument, from which you can see the panorama of the Moscow River.
The view is extraordinary. Many tourists visit this place in order to see the famous monument.
9. Friendship forever, 42 m
The monument called "friends forever"Was officially opened in 1983. He was placed in honor of friendly relations between Russians and Georgians.
The year the monument was erected coincided with the date of the bicentennial of the signing of the treatise. It was then that the Karli-Kakheti kingdom of Georgia entered Russia. After which she was completely protected.
The Friendship Monument was erected on one of the central squares of the city of Moscow - Tishinskaya. So it is called at present. But until the 21st century, Georgian freedom was in this place. That is why it was not chosen by chance.
Externally, the monument represents a column of enormous height, which is composed of the Cyrillic alphabet of the Georgian and Russian alphabet. From this set you get "peace, labor." At the very top you can see a grape wreath, with interwoven ears of wheat. It also matters.
Spikelets of wheat - symbolize our Russia, and Georgia - grapes. Many say that the monument even now attracts the views of tourists.
8. Monument to Yuri Gagarin, 42.5 m
Monument to Gagarin installed in 1980. And this happened right in the midst of the Moscow Olympics. The monument is made of real titanium, which is used in the construction of various devices, which are then sent into space. It is worth noting that the creation of such a large monument took a lot of elements and time.
They said that the most difficult thing was to make a face, since this is the largest element. Its weight was about 300 kg. Tourists note that the figure of the legendary astronaut Gagarin looks spectacular.
But the meaning of such an exposition is far not in the figure of a person, but in a ribbed pedestal, which means the start of a spaceship.
7. Alyosha, 42.5 m
Monument called "Alyosha»Was performed at the request of local residents of the city of Murmansk. Thus, they wanted to make famous the Soviet warrior who laid down his life in Bulgaria. In one of his hands he holds a machine gun. His gaze is determined. For some time, postage stamps on which this monument was depicted were made in Bulgaria.
The monument was erected in 1975 on a hill called Cape Verde. The place was not chosen by chance. It is from here, it is visible from anywhere in the city.
It is worth noting that on the territory of the monument there is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Every year on May 9, various events are held here, where they remember the dead soldiers.
6. Monument to Vladimir Lenin in Volgograd, 57 m
Lenin monumentthat was erected in the hero city of Volgograd, was previously considered one of the highest buildings - monuments dedicated to famous personalities of the history of our country.
The pedestal on which Lenin stands previously belonged to his successor - Stalin. After the figure was removed, the lower part, the base, decided to leave.
It is worth noting the fact that Vladimir Lenin looks original on this monument. So, for example, the figure of the leader is represented very unusual - Ilyich’s hands hold a cap. In 1937, authorities officially unveiled the monument for all Soviet citizens to see. The time was chosen for a reason. This year was the 103rd from the birthday of the famous leader of the revolution.
5. Worker and Collective Farm Girl, 58 m
The monument called "Worker and Collective Farm Girl»Known to everyone in this world. The famous symbol of the USSR, which was depicted not only on postage stamps, but also greeting cards, especially popular at that time. Even the Mosfilm film studio put it on the screen saver of its films.
The sculpture was specially commissioned for the Soviet pavilion, as a decoration. In that year (1937), an international exhibition was held in France. In connection with this event, the state decided on a large-scale project.
The sculptor Mukhina on his huge monument depicted a man, a simple worker and a woman collective farmer. Together they are holding a hammer and sickle.
Many say that the monument seems to say that the people depicted on it build a peaceful life. They want the simple human happiness they seek. Perhaps the monument was laid just such a meaning.
After the exhibition, the monument, it was decided to put in Moscow at VDNH. But initially, he was chosen a completely different place. It is worth noting that this is why the pedestal for the monument looks extremely low, compared with other similar monuments. If he was moved to another place, then the height of the sculpture increased by ten meters.
4. Motherland is calling, 87 m
The sculpture "Motherland is calling»Stands in the city of Volgograd. It was installed in its place in 1967. When people see her, their emotions just go wild. No other monument can not cause tears of admiration.
On a high pedestal stands a woman who holds in her hand a huge sparkling sword. She seemed ready to stand against an invisible enemy. After installation, the monument was considered the highest in Russia for exactly twenty-two years.
3. Monument to Peter I, 98 m
Monument to Peter I - An amazing piece of art, established in Moscow relatively recently, in 1997, but has already become a particularly popular place in the city. Everyone knows that this man was the last one to be called the Russian “father-tsar” and the first to become, in the Western style, the All-Russian Emperor who went down in our history.
He is also famous for creating the Russian fleet. In the year the monument was erected, the 300th anniversary of the Russian fleet was celebrated. On the huge pedestal, Peter the Great holds a scroll high in his hand. With his other hand, he holds the helm of the ship.
The monument fascinates tourists and residents of Moscow with its grandeur and beauty.
2. Monument to the Conquerors of Space, 107 m
Monument to the Conquerors of Space established in Moscow in 1964. It was at this time that the real euphoria from assimilation of space was felt in the capital.
A monument was erected near the entrance to VDNH. The obelisk depicts a simple rocket that rushed high into the sky. Near the base you can see a statue of a famous person - Konstantin Tsiolkovsky.
1. Victory Monument, 141.8 m
Victory Monument It was installed almost immediately after the collapse of the USSR, in 1995. It is located on Poklonnaya Hill.
The obelisk has the shape of a bayonet of three faces, and its height is decorated with bronze bas-reliefs. At 104 meters you can see Nick - the goddess of victory. The opening of such a high memorial took place right on Victory Day.
But it is worth noting that the design, due to its unusual shape, showed instability. That is why it has been tested many times and reduced this property.