National hero Salavat Yulaev (Ufa) a monument to him - a landmark of Bashkortostan

Salavat Yulaev, Ufa, a monument. This phrase is not surprising. The monument to Salavat Yulaev is not only a visiting card for the capital of Bashkortostan, Ufa, but for the entire republic. It is not for nothing that this monument occupies the central part of the State Emblem of the Republic of Belarus. And Salavat Yulaev is the most famous national hero of Bashkortostan.

One of the wonders of Bashkortostan

The monument of Salavat Yulayev in Ufa is a unique sculpture. He is the biggest and the heaviest in Europe. The weight of the monument is 40 tons, and in height it reaches 9.8 meters. In addition, the sculpture is very dynamic. It feels like the horse just sat down on its hind legs before starting to gallop. And his squad, raising his hand with a whip, calls to follow the Bashkir people.

The figure of the horse is very natural and boldly executed: it can be admired as simply by depicting a beautiful and strong animal in motion. Salavat Yulaev looks like a very courageous batyr. The monument in Ufa is in a very picturesque place. Embankment of the Belaya River, the highest point of the city. The monument rises on a cliff and is clearly visible to all who enter the city from the south side. This spectacle bewitches and looks very symbolic.

A place of rest and pride of citizens

Salavat Yulaev (Ufa), a monument. This is the most popular place among tourists visiting the city. Also, the newlyweds come to the monument to lay flowers. There is such a tradition: graduates of schools come to the monument to meet the dawn. The square near the monument is decorated with flower beds, decorative bushes and fountains. Therefore, on weekends and on weekdays, the area around the monument turns into a recreation area. There are a lot of walking families and lovers, and sometimes, they even make a barbecue, celebrating a holiday. Near the monument are constantly photographed, and not only tourists, but all who have ever been there. These symbols are inseparable: Bashkortostan, Salavat Yulaev, Ufa. The monument was established in 1967 and is open for visits on 17 November. Since then it is the most popular cultural place in the city.

Salavat Yulaev (Ufa, monument)

The famous sculptor Soslanbek Tavasiev worked on the creation of the unique monument. Work on the sculpture took 30 years of his life and glorified him throughout the country. They cast a monument in Leningrad, almost 1.5 months. The sculpture is complex, it has only 3 points of support, and it stands on the most windswept place, so it was reinforced with strong steel structures from the inside. The material of the monument itself is cast iron with bronze. The pedestal is strong, made of reinforced concrete, faced with granite slabs. The monument is fenced with a beautiful metal fence, and the hill under the pedestal brightly brightens with lawn grass in summer. In the dark hours of the day the monument is illuminated from below, also fountains are illuminated, and the square itself is illuminated with lanterns. Therefore, even at night everything here looks very picturesque and has a romantic walk. The view from the cliff to the White River is very beautiful. Contemplation of the panorama of the river, along its boats, wooded banks and bridges across the White River fills the soul with pride for the greatness of its country and its unique beauty.

Soslanbek Tavasiev was awarded the USSR State Prize in 1970 for the creation of the monument. This award, of course, is deserved by the sculptor, because the monument to Salavat Yulaev is one of the main wonders of Bashkortostan.

Who is Salavat Yulaev

Salavat Yulaev was born on June 16, 1754, and died on October 8, 1800, belonged to the Tarkhan family. In the people he was revered as a poet and singer-improviser. He composed poems and songs dedicated to his native land, Bashkiria, his beauty and his people. He also sang the courage and courage of his people, called for a struggle for justice.

During the Pugachev uprising, Salavat was sent with his detachment to help the tsarist troops. Their task was to suppress the uprising, and Salavat called on his associates to join the Ataman Tsar Emelyan Pugachev. The signature of Salavat Yulayev on the manifesto of Pugachev (in the Bashkir language) is preserved. Salavat, along with his army, fought on the side of Pugachev until the end. When the insurrection was suppressed, suffered all the torture of torture and hard labor (where he completed the earthly journey). Unfortunately, the originals of his songs and poems are lost, but the hero's name is not forgotten. The Bashkir people are proud of their batyr and he himself composed many legends about him and his glorious horse. The monument of Soslanbek Tavasiev made the national hero Salavat Yulayev famous far beyond Bashkortostan.

Ufa, Salavat Yulaev, monument, address

There is no exact address near the monument, it's not a house. It is located on Naberezhnaya Street, near the Telecentre, on a large square, this is the southern part of the capital of Bashkortostan, Ufa. The area and location of the monument is a very high cliff-cliff, over the Belaya River (Agidel). The only drawback, the place is open, by the river and therefore there is always very windy. But it does not affect the visit to the monument, there are always a lot of people there. To be in Ufa and not to visit the monument of Salavat Yulayev is inexcusable.