The Universe as an unexplored and limitless world has always attracted and beckoned with unsolved secrets.
And if once a person only dreamed of going beyond the familiar world, then with the first flight into space, dreams began to come true. To date, the development of the universe is a very relevant topic. Many countries are developing various projects and are investing tremendously in space exploration programs. Many cities also have monuments commemorating the cosmic achievements of mankind. A monument to space explorers is also in
Moscow. This huge monument of the history of the development of the Universe attracts attention. It is impossible to calmly walk past this structure. When you look at the monument, a person is breathtaking from his greatness and beauty.
Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy in Moscow
The exhibition complex in Moscow, VDNH , is one of the fifty largest centers of this kind in the world.
The territory of the complex covers an area of 520 hectares. It has many tourist centers, various thematic pavilions. In addition, there are a large number of recreation areas: parks, squares, fountains, cafes. The monument to space explorers is also located on the territory of VDNH.
The number of visitors to the Exhibition from Russia and other countries of the near and far abroad reaches several million people during the celebration. And over the weekend, the complex is visited by up to 500,000 tourists and local residents.
The exhibition of achievements of the national economy is the property of the country. Over 40 objects of the complex are recognized as monuments of cultural heritage. Every year at VDNH various festivals, international exhibitions, congresses and holidays are held.
Monument to the conquerors of space. History of its origin
This building was installed at the very beginning of VDNH. The monument was opened in 1964. Its discovery occurred on the 7th anniversary of the launch of the satellite. The central part of the monument has the shape of an obelisk, which is crowned with a model of a space rocket.
This building reaches a height of 107 meters. Architects M.O. Barshch and A.N. Kolchin worked on it. Sculptures of the monument - A.P. Faydyshev-Krandievsky.
The monument to space explorers looks very harmonious, despite its grandiose dimensions. It resembles a rocket tending upward and leaving a trail behind. At the base of the building is an image of the first person to fly into outer space - Yuri Gagarin. In addition to the first astronaut, at the base of the monument there are images of scientists, engineering workers and ordinary workers - all those who helped take steps to space exploration. In front of the monument is a statue of K. E. Tsiolkovsky. Under the base of the building is the space museum. There is also a science library. Everyone who visits the monument to space explorers in Moscow has the opportunity to talk with astronauts, taste food from special tubes that are used in zero gravity, and also practice space simulators.
Other "space" places in Moscow
In addition to this monument, in Moscow there are still some places devoted to space subjects. This is the avenue of astronauts leading to the monument, the memorial house-museum of Academician S. Korolev, Gagarin Square, the Moscow planetarium, a monument to the developers of the first Earth satellite, a monument to V. Volkov (an astronaut-pilot), as well as a monument to the dog Laika. In total, Moscow has a total of nine "space" seats.
All these monuments and museums are dedicated to such an important event in people's lives as space exploration. They remind us of the great achievement man has made.
Conclusion
The monument to space explorers, as well as other similar cultural assets of the country, inspire a sense of pride. All of them are called to glorify such a significant and grandiose event of the 20th century as a flight into space.
Previously, this idea seemed fantastic, and few believed that such flights would be completely feasible. Now we are observing that this is not a fairy tale at all, but reality. Space exploration is not yet completed, every year people carry out new projects and expand their knowledge of this mysterious and vast space.