Perm is an old Russian city, spread out over the picturesque expanses of the Urals, on the banks of the Kama River. Founded in the first quarter of the 18th century, it is now the largest cultural, industrial and scientific center in the eastern European part of the Russian Federation. The million-plus city, it is also the administrative center of the region. In addition, Perm serves as a port city of regional significance. Passes here and the most important node of the Trans-Siberian Railway. And the first Ural-Siberian branch, by the way, was laid through Perm. She owns the championship in the opening of universities in the Urals.
Architectural Attractions: Meshkov House
The city is rich and famous for its history. Perm monuments are associated with different spheres of life of its population. Let us dwell on its architectural sights - right, they deserve attention! Let's go to Monastyrskaya street. Here, back in the 20s of the 19th century, the magnificent Meshkov house was rebuilt in the spirit of classicism. Its architect is the famous Russian architect Ivan Sviyazev. After several severe fires, the building was being restored, its layout was amended by architect Turchevich, whose projects were used to build many architectural monuments of Perm. Therefore, late classicism is combined with elements of modernism. The house stands out with a clear, clear silhouette, majestic designs, magnificent stucco decorations. The building belongs to the objects protected by the state. It attracts and pleases the eye of lovers of beauty and harmony.
Architectural Attractions: House with figures
Those who read Pasternak's Doctor Zhivago probably remember Larisa’s house in Yuryatin. Perm monuments are imprinted in the image of this town, and the main place among them belongs to the "house with figures", in which, according to the literary version, the main character of the novel lived. In fact, the family of merchants Gribushins lived for a long time in it. The building is amazingly picturesque, belongs to the Art Nouveau style and was built according to the designs of Turchevich. One of the most beautiful in the city, it is rightfully considered a matter of pride among local residents. A magnificent facade, expressive stucco decorations, sculptural compositions on the roof - all this is done with exquisite artistry and high artistic taste. In addition to the indicated, such ancient architectural monuments of Perm as the Theological School and the Transfiguration Cathedral, the Assumption Monastery and the building of the Noble Assembly, the governor's house, the rotunda to the city garden and others are of federal importance. Each of them is interesting in its own way and recreates the historical appearance of the city.
Perm today
But what does Perm look like today? The sights of the city are primarily associated with a variety of engineering and transport facilities, which not only thoroughly changed the landscape of the city and its panorama, but are also unique in many ways. First of all, these are bridges - railway, Communal, Krasavinsky and Chusovsky. The first of these offers amazingly beautiful views of Perm. The sights of the city (its modern part) are visible from it in full view. The second bridge - Municipal - is intended for pedestrians and cars. The length of the structure is almost a thousand meters, it is thrown over the Kama River and connects the right and left parts of the city center. Architectural lighting in the evening and at night gives the building a special charm. The Krasavinsky bridge across the Kama River is the third longest in the entire Russian Federation; its length is almost 1736 meters! Permians obviously have something to be proud of! Well, Chusovsky also attracts tourists with its magnificent panorama.
Symbolic sculpture
Perm street monuments are original, photos of which can be seen in this article. For example, a statue of a bear, similar to that depicted on the city coat of arms. Its author, the famous sculptor-monumentalist V. Pavlenko, explained his plan in this way: “Foreigners have always believed that bears walk on the streets of the Ural and Siberian settlements. We will not disappoint them. Moreover, our Perm bear represents the physical and spiritual strength of the indigenous peoples of the region. ” The first statue was made of artificial stone monolith and weighed 2.5 tons. She stood in front of the building of the regional philharmonic. Subsequently, the sculpture was replaced by a bronze one and it was installed near the Central Department Store. With a huge good-natured bear, children play with pleasure and adults take pictures.
Echo of war
Perm is often called the city of memory of the Great Patriotic War. The Monument to the Grieving Mother is one of the main monuments of the city. It was installed in April 1975 at the memorial cemetery. This touching and at the same time majestic sculptural composition is visible from afar, because its height is about 10 meters. The bronze female figure froze in inescapable grief for her sons and daughters, who were killed on the front roads. The sorrow and despair of the image are masterfully emphasized by a very speaking detail, which was successfully invented by the sculptor Yakubenko: in the hands of Mother is a flower that she seems to drop now. It is clear that the monument symbolizes the Motherland, blessing its people for a great feat in the name of Victory.
From grateful descendants
Listing the monuments of the Great Patriotic War in Perm, one cannot fail to mention the monument under the speaking name “To the Heroes of the Front and Rear”. It was installed on the Esplanade - a large open space between Leninsky and Peter and Paul Streets. The authors of the project are architects and sculptors V. Klykov, R. Semirdzhiev and V. Snegiryov. The monument consists of three figures - a female and two male figures holding a shield, a sword and a gun. They personify the unity of the people who have risen to fight the enemy, the glorification of his deed. The Esplanade is also home to the first color music fountain in Perm.