Krasnoyarsk is one of the oldest cities in Siberia. Its attractions can be listed for a long time: these are magnificent fountains, unique natural parks, ancient buildings and numerous museums.
The monuments of Krasnoyarsk are one of the main objects of pride of the city. Such a diversity and quantity could be envied by many localities. There is a feeling that the creation of interesting places in Krasnoyarsk has been put on stream! Humorous and serious, innovative and traditional - the monuments of Krasnoyarsk reflect the widest range of topics, events, feelings ...
Walking through the streets of this city, you can meet the sculptural incarnations of cartoon characters, mythological characters, representatives of different professions, as well as many others ... Locals in the adornment of the city know a lot. In this article we will consider the most interesting monuments of the city of Krasnoyarsk.
Monument to Andrei Dubensky
Arriving in Krasnoyarsk, first you should see the monument to its founder - Andrei Dubensky, who was installed over the Yenisei on the Pokrovskaya mountain. According to legend, after seeing this place, Andrei Dubensky decided to establish a jail here, calling it the Red Yar. Since 2002, the sculpture by the voivode, created by architect Mikhail Merkulov and sculptor Vladimir Girich, has a night illumination, which means that the monument is available for viewing around the clock.
Monument to soldiers-internationalists
Krasnoyarskians cherish the memory of their heroes who died in wars. This is indicated by the memorial, which was installed on Poklonnaya Hill in 1994 for people's money. Its authors were sculptor Boris Musat and architect Sergey Gerashchenko. In the center of the complex is a sculpture of a young guy in soldier's clothing, over which is a memorial arch. Nearby you can see the monument-armored personnel carrier, while at the memorial plates you can see the names of Krasnoyarsk residents who died in Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Karabakh and Chechnya.
Monument to A.G. Later
Residents of the city also remember their famous compatriots, as the monuments of Krasnoyarsk say, among which there is dedicated to the memory of Andrei Pozdneev. The bronze figure of this talented artist appeared in 2000 on Mira Avenue. Its authors were sculptor Yuri Zlotya and architect Mikhail Merkulov. They portrayed the artist strolling along the street with a folding umbrella and an easel. It is interesting that the handle of this umbrella, as well as the master's nose, is rubbed up to shine, because the students of the city are sure: after wiping the sculpture in these places, they will gain good luck in the exam! The guests of the city believe in this sign. By the way, the nose is rubbed and another sculpture of the city - a clown.
Clown
This sculpture is a full-height man built around the Krasnoyarsk Circus in 2008 and is dedicated to circus artists. By the way, many monuments to people of various professions have been established in the city. So, the monument to the photographer is located opposite the sculpture of Pozdneev.
Monument to the photographer
This sculpture is a collective image of people in this profession. Despite the fact that the sculpture was ordered by the Kodak salon, the photographer is depicted by Mikhail Merkulov (architect) with an old camera. Although this is few people embarrassed.
Monument to the builder
In the city there is a monument to the builder, installed in 2009 in the area of new buildings. According to Dmitry Shavlygin (author), the monument should demonstrate the achievements of the construction industry of the city, glorifying the monuments of architecture of Krasnoyarsk. But local residents have already called the sculpture "a monument to guest workers". Ironically, of course, but relevant.
Master-furniture maker
In the city towers a 3-meter statue of the furniture maker. This bronze statue depicts a specialist in wood: he leans his hand on a chair, in the second hand holds a hammer.
Monuments of Krasnoyarsk: uncle Yasha and intern
This original sculpture appeared at the water canal in 2003. Surprisingly, this composition was created based on the famous joke and became in 2005 the winner of the contest "The most amusing monument", which was held all over Russia.
Monument to the designer
Considering professional monuments of Krasnoyarsk, photos of which are presented in our article, it is possible to allocate a monument to the designer who is installed near the printing company. In the composition of the designer himself and no. Sculptors say that at the time of its creation, he was asleep. At the same time, his workplace opens up to the attention of viewers, where every detail has its own meaning: a mouse that has settled in the processor, a cup of coffee near the computer, and a table lamp - it is a symbol that one has to work at night for a person in this profession.
In Krasnoyarsk, you can see other interesting monuments that have become a landmark of the city.
The man with the dog
This original composition, depicting a drunk man leaning on a pillar, is on the Square of Lovers. In the people the sculpture was called "Uncle Vasya - Alkash".
But Krasnoyarsk's newlyweds like another refined monument.
Composition by Natalia Goncharova and Alexander Pushkin
The monument to Pushkin in Krasnoyarsk and Natalia Goncharova, his wife, appeared in 2008 near the theater. Pushkin and became a symbol of the family among local residents.
Our "ten"
The symbol of prosperity and wealth - Krasnoyarsk "ten" - appeared in the city in 2011, after paper ten-ruble denominations began to go out of circulation. Since on this banknote there were images of their native city, the inhabitants of Krasnoyarsk decided to "Ten" for ever to capture in the form of such an interesting monument.
Green Bear
This bear is a Krasnoyarsk old resident, as he became one of the earliest sculptures on the streets of the city devoted to the animal world of the region.
Next to it there is another attraction - it's the local Big Ben, a clock located on the administration building. They beat every hour, thereby measuring the time of the city.
Observation deck
Examining the monuments of architecture of Krasnoyarsk, it is worth highlighting the observation deck, which is located on the road from Divnogorsk to Krasnoyarsk. A stunning view of the majestic mountains and the mighty Yenisei simply fascinates.
This place is often visited by city residents and tourists. Here, as usual, the newlyweds fasten the words spoken in the registry office, tying bright ribbons on the trees and leaving the locks on the bars of the fence. The keys to them, as usual, are given to the Yenisey-father for storage.
This site has existed for about thirty years. Not so long ago it was repaired. Today it is even more convenient, beautiful and safe. Not far from it there is everything for recreation: a place for a fire, arbors.
Tsar-fish
In the center of the observation deck is a monument to the Tsar-fish. To be more precise, it is a sign of the memory of V.P. Astafiev, born and lived in this region. One of the author's main books is called "Tsar-fish". A huge sturgeon and a book opened under it - in this way the Krasnoyarsk people immortalized the memory of the great countryman.
Wolf-sportsman
In the Krasnoyarsk region monuments, as you can see, are very funny. Among them, a wolf figure from the famous animated film "Once upon a time there was a dog", which appeared in the fan-park of the city in 2008. The local wolf is a real athlete. He rests on the bench after a difficult climb. But the poor fellow broke his sneakers. He is wearing a cap, a T-shirt and sports shorts, and on his stomach - a medal.
Archbishop Luke
At the intersection of ul. Gorky and st. Peace in a cozy quiet garden near the former bishop's house, today's church of John the Baptist, in the armchair sits a famous clergyman and doctor, Archbishop Luke, sealed by Boris Musat - Krasnoyarsk sculptor, honored art worker.
Lenin monument
This monument was created by the sculptor V. Pinchuk and the architects S. Speransky and G. Yastrebenetsky. The author chose a calm pose, the silhouette is absolutely whole. Lenin is depicted in a cap and in an open coat. He seems to peer into the distance. Creating a monument to Lenin, the sculptor tried to convey the pathos and energy of the leader of the revolutionary battles, which is consonant with the distant horizon and the power of the Yenisei.