Unlike large cities and places with a rich historical past, the monuments of Kaluga are not diverse. The sculptures of pre-revolutionary Russia are almost all destroyed, but especially significant are being reconstructed. So it was with the sculpture "Girl with an umbrella", which collapsed during the Patriotic War. The basis of the sights of stone and concrete is the heritage of the monumental works of the Soviet period.
Sculpture in honor of the 600th anniversary of the city
An unusual statue adorns the main entrance to the city. The project of the sculptor L. Kerbel was a gift to Kaluga and its inhabitants. The monument is often depicted in pictures, postcards and other printed materials. The sculpture is the hallmark of the city, so its image is applied to magnets, badges and various souvenir products.
The monument is striking in its scale. The ensemble begins with five huge bas-reliefs. Then the audience can see the famous heroes of World War II and the present. A brilliant sphere of stunning proportions symbolizes the globe. The astronaut’s head is mounted on an 18-meter pylon.
The history of the production of bas-reliefs is amazing. According to the idea of the architects, they were built of clay and cut into pieces, molded in plaster. Molds were cast from the plaster casts, and bronze poured into the intended holes. Bas-reliefs were obtained from similar forms.
According to residents, the sculpture makes a lasting impression on everyone entering the city. Residents are proud of the monument and for posterity, the time capsule was laid in the foundation of the main site . It must be opened in 2071.
Monument to Tsiolkovsky
In Kaluga, the famous founder of astronautics is honored, so grateful residents erected an obelisk on his grave. The sculpture is a 12.5-meter arrow. The obelisk is covered with mica chips, so it shines in the sun. Later this place was turned into a park to them. Tsiolkovsky, and recently the monument was reconstructed.
In Kaluga, there is also a second monument to the scientist, which is installed on Peace Square. It is curious that the pedestal was originally made of granite, but the rocket itself was made of plywood and boards. But in 1959, the rocket was replaced with a steel object.
According to tourists' reviews, the monument is visible from afar, so it is difficult not to notice it. Visitors often visit this place, therefore there are always many people who want to see the brainchild of architect A. Kolchin and M. Barshch.
Monument to Sofya Perovskaya
The history of the monuments of Kaluga contains revolutionary eras and sometimes causes mixed opinions among citizens. So, in the city at the intersection of the lane and Voskresensky street, a sculpture dedicated to Sofya Perovskaya was installed. She is known for organizing the assassination of Russian Emperor Alexander II. An explosion was launched by the woman and her accomplices, in which, in addition to the king, four more people died.
But the Soviet authorities, even though there was one child among the dead, and twenty innocent people suffered, recognized Sophia as a hero of the revolutionary movement. Many streets in the cities of modern Russia are named after her.
In Kaluga, the monument to Perovskaya was opened on the street of the same name, which was later renamed Voskresenskaya. Interestingly, the sculpture might no longer exist. During the collapse of the USSR, metal monuments became the property of thieves. The sawn-off head of the monument was also given to the colorimeter. However, local communists took the initiative and re-cast their heads, replacing them.
Dedicated to the viewer
Monuments of Kaluga are distinguished by monumentality, but among them stands out a monument to the theater audience, which has no analogues. The sculpture was installed at the main entrance of the drama theater. All visitors to the establishment are greeted by a touching, slender girl who holds a sign in her hands with a request to sell her an extra ticket.
An unusual monument was erected on the initiative of A. Krivovichev, director of the Kaluga Drama Theater. The monument is made of bronze, the local architect S. Farnieva became the author.
According to residents, if you put a coin in a special hole in the girl’s purse, something good will happen. Therefore, everyone who passes by is sure to put a few coins “for good luck”.
Vostok rocket model
It is known that in the event of a force majeure situation, two rockets were made for Gagarin's flight. A genuine doubler rocket now stands behind the space museum, which everyone can see.
But before the model found its permanent location, she was at various international exhibitions held in Paris, Rome, Bucharest, Prague.
Guest reviews indicate an amazing sense of real connection with space. You can imagine how it was and understand the global changes that Gagarin’s first space flight gave us.
The rocket does not belong to ordinary monuments, to which the fundamental monuments of Kaluga are ranked. The description of the object and its significance makes it possible to equate it with the national treasure, therefore residents and visitors of the city include the rocket in the list of places worth visiting.
Monument to Gorodovoy
The sculpture is a bronze city man, a dog sits nearby and devotedly looks into his eyes. According to reviews, the form is made so precisely that it is difficult to believe in the artificial origin of the object. The holster, a checker, buttons on a uniform is accurately drawn.
The place was also not chosen by chance. As the indigenous people say, there used to be a police post here. A monument is dedicated to all devotees of the city. But tourists complain that there is no way to see the sculpture well and take photographs. The monument was installed at a pedestrian crossing in the "green zone", so you can only see Gorodovoy from afar or crossing the road.
Sculpture Cat Scientist
An unusual monument is located not far from the street to them. Gagarin, where a stunning view of the river. It is a sculpture of the Cat scientist sitting at the book. According to reviews, it resembles Pushkin’s famous fairy tales and, unlike the Soviet statues, is very kind and funny.
The place, according to tourists, was chosen ambiguous. On the one hand, an excellent panorama of the city opens here, and a couple of Kotu is a huge oak tree, in harmony with Pushkin's legends. A huge bench is set nearby, where it is so pleasant to relax in the shade of foliage.
But on the other hand, the place is hardly visited by the guests of the city and not everyone knows about it. Therefore, it is always quiet and not crowded. But the main monuments of Kaluga are so reminiscent of the Soviet past that Kotu's sculpture stands out for its irony and goodwill, respectively, visitors will always be near it.
Production of monuments in Kaluga
Stone is eternal material, it can withstand a variety of atmospheric and other natural influences for centuries. To preserve the memory of an event or person, architects make sculptures. To honor the memory of a loved one, you can order monuments to the grave in Kaluga.
There are many companies in the city that are engaged not only in the production of obelisks: employees will fully refine the territory. The staff usually includes specialists who will help create an individual sketch expressing grief over the deceased.
Prices for monuments in Kaluga depend on the material of manufacture. You can choose granite, marble or budget, but high-strength concrete. The cost starts from 4 700 rubles. Masters take full support, starting from the initial sketch and ending with the installation of the monument and the fence.
Installation of a monument will help to show respect and honor. Even if it will be just a small obelisk on the grave.