Monument to the heroes of the front and rear in Perm - a symbol of unity of the people before the disaster

When you arrive in Perm, one of the first sights that Permyaks show you will be a monument to the heroes of the front and rear. создан великим скульптором ХХ века, уже ушедшим из жизни, - Вячеславом Михайловичем Клыковым. He was created by the great sculptor of the twentieth century, already gone from life, - Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Klykov. The architect of this project in 1985 was Roman Ivanovich Semerdzhiev, who later worked repeatedly with VM Klykov.

The Permian esplanade

Until the end of the last century, no one in the city has heard of such a place - the esplanade. Here there were inhabited two-story houses, which were demolished in the middle of the twentieth century without regret. At first it was supposed to use the cleared space for the construction of new houses. The place was unattractive, far from central. But the architect G. Igoshin painted the green field here, thus preserving this area of the city for something else. The scammers immediately dubbed it a local "airfield".

But there were far-sighted people in those years in the West Ural economic council. Anatoly Soldatov, his supervisor, supported the decision of the architect. So there was a square in the city, which everyone now knows as an esplanade.

The transformation of the outskirts of the city into its center

In 1982, here were built the premises of the Perm Drama Theater. Esplanade, being between him and the modern building of the Legislative Assembly, required a decent design.

к 40-летию победы над фашистами. At this time, the question of the place of installation in Perm of a monument to the heroes of the front and rear to the 40th anniversary of the victory over the Nazis was decided . The monumental structure required the possibility of a circular inspection of it, which it is not easy to carry out in the city. At the last moment the decision was made in favor of the esplanade. The majestic monument became its center, having balanced a huge area.

запустили необыкновенный для города фонтан с цветомузыкой, который демонтировали только через 26 лет. In the same year 1985, next to the monument to the heroes of the front and rear , an unusual fountain with color music was launched, which was dismantled only after 26 years.

Monument to the heroes of the front and rear in Perm: description

No doubt, this is a monument to all people who lived and won in the great war for freedom. It could be installed in any Soviet city, but the honor fell to Perm.

This is exactly how Motherland was seen. Such mothers sent their children to the war in hundreds of thousands . She does not wipe tears, does not wave farewell after. She, taking her hand in the direction of the front, says: "Go, son. But be sure to return home. " The mother touches the second hand to the shield made by the working guy, her other son. Together, remaining in the rear, they also stand up for the defense of the country.

The warrior is quite young, almost a schoolboy, having raised his weapon as a sign of future victory, he goes west. It was from there that a cruel enemy came.

The worker, looking to the east, to the place where a huge country lies, where numerous factories and factories were evacuated, raised his hand, uniting all who would stand up to the machines, sit on tractors, and work around the clock for the front. Basically it is, of course, children and women. But the complex, highly skilled work was performed by specialists left behind for this in the rear.

в полной мере понимаешь, что такое народное единение, какая это могучая и непобедимая сила, и какую вызывает гордость то, что мы становимся именно такими, когда в дом приходит общая беда. Before the Perm monument to the heroes of the front and rear , you fully understand what national unity is, what a powerful and invincible force it is, and how proud we are that we become just such when a common misfortune comes to the house.

The works of V. Klykov, established in different cities in memory of great people or events, are conceived and executed in such a way that they inevitably affect the most intimate in the human soul. Looking at his works, you forget that before you a cold stone. You just live in tune with these people, are concerned with their care, solidarity and proud of their cohesion.

Life around the monument

Now it is the very center of the city, a beautiful well-groomed place. Citizens have to come here. It's nice to take a walk, relax. Near the drama theater, cafes, restaurants.

Here, city events are held, dedicated to various events. They are decorated very colorful, attract a lot of people, are always spectacular.

едут после загса молодые пермяки. To the monument to the heroes of the front and rear, young Permyaks go after the registry office. They gratefully leave flowers not to the stone, but to people who have given them the opportunity to live, love each other, to grow in peace and tranquility of future children.

Next to the building of the theater in place of the dismantled is installed a new fountain "Theatrical". It was included in May 2015. He broke into the life of the esplanade with music, light and streams of water, as local media reported.

, на Аллее Славы выкладываются плиты с именными звездами. Not far from the monument to the heroes of the front and rear , on the Walk of Fame are laid out plates with personal stars. Thus, since 2008, the townspeople have globally celebrated the names of famous countrymen, dear guests, the names of organizations that make a name for the city. The alley is constantly replenished with plates.