Monuments of Penza are of interest to everyone who wants to get to know the city that has its history since 1663. Information about them is given in this article.
"Poetic" monuments of Penza
On the territory of the village there are many monuments that perpetuated creative people. For example, when listing the monuments of Penza, one cannot disregard the sculpture depicting Belinsky. A monument depicting a famous critic in his youth is installed in front of the main building of the Penza State Pedagogical Institute. Vissarion Grigorievich is dressed in a student uniform, which was worn in the XIX century.
The monument to Lermontov is erected in the square, named after one of the most talented Russian poets. The bust of Mikhail Yuryevich is located in the central part of the park. Its creator is Ilya Yakovlevich Gunzburg, who completed work on the sculpture in 1892. The monument is also interesting because it is the oldest in the city.
Other monuments of Penza dedicated to writers and poets deserve attention. Say, the bust of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin is located in the square named after him. The sculpture made of granite annually attracts many admirers of the genius. On June 6, poetry readings are traditionally held in this place, and other cultural events are organized.
The Great Patriotic War
Victory Monument in Penza can be found on the eponymous square. "Monument of Military and Labor Glory" - this is its official name. The sculpture was erected in honor of the inhabitants of the Penza region, who performed feats in the name of victory over the Nazi troops. The opening of the monument took place in 1975.
The Victory Monument in Penza is considered one of the symbols of the city. There are less well-known monuments dedicated to the Great Patriotic War and its heroes. For example, the sculpture "Victory Star", which is located on Victory Avenue. If you look closely at the star, you can see the image of the Kremlin.
The monument "Peace Dove" symbolizes peaceful intentions, glorifies the friendship of peoples. This monument was erected on Peace Street in 1965. It is a figure of a white dove that squeezes an olive branch in its beak. The inventor of this emblem is the artist Pablo Picasso.
Monument to the First Settler
Not all interesting monuments of the city of Penza are listed above. The sculptural composition “First Settler” is another symbol of the village, its images can be seen on local souvenir products. It is dedicated to the founders of the city, as well as its first inhabitants. The opening of the monument took place in September 1980.
The monument symbolizes two important points in the fate of the first inhabitants of Penza. It is about protecting the southeastern borders of the state from warlike nomads, as well as peasant labor.
Monument to the fighters of the revolution
This monument is located on Sovetskaya Square, the opening ceremony was held in November 1928. The monument was erected on the site of a mass grave in which people who died in battles with Czechoslovak legionnaires found peace. Previously, there was a wooden obelisk.
Near the monument is a memorial plaque on which the names of the victims are listed.
Monument to a Jeweler
What other interesting monuments in Penza can be called? You can not ignore the monument, the idea of creating which belongs to Maxim Lomonosov, a resident of the city. This man wished to erect a monument to a jeweler in honor of his grandfather Vladimir, who was a representative of this profession.
The sculpture was decided to be made of bronze, the means for its manufacture were donated by the author of the idea. Valery Kuznetsov - Penza sculptor who took part in the manufacture of the monument. The monument was cast in Smolensk, located on Moskovskaya Street.
Other interesting monuments
Not all interesting monuments of Penza are mentioned above. For example, on the territory of the square adjacent to Fontannaya Square, there is a bust of Maxim Gorky. The sculpture glorifying the writer is made of granite. The opening ceremony of the monument was held in 1978.
Family relationships play an important role for the inhabitants of Penza. The “Family” monument, which is located on Volodarsky Street, can serve as proof of this. It is known that work on this sculptural composition was completed in the 50s of the last century.
The memorial stone of Emelyan Pugachev, which is located in the central part of Penza, on Karl Marx Street, is also able to provide interesting information about the city. In 1774, the Don Cossack stayed here with his army. In the XVIII century on this territory was a house owned by the merchant Koznov.
Lady with a dog - a sculpture created by Valery Kuznetsov. The opening of the composition took place in 2008. The author claims that his work is a collective image of Penza women.