Krasnoyarsk is one of the oldest cities in Siberia. Its attractions can be listed for a long time: these are magnificent fountains, unique natural parks, ancient buildings and numerous museums.
Monuments of Krasnoyarsk is one of the main pride of the city. Such a diversity and quantity could be envied by many settlements. There is a feeling that in Krasnoyarsk the creation of interesting places has been put on stream! Joking and serious, innovative and traditional - the monuments of Krasnoyarsk reflect a wide range of topics, events, feelings ...
Walking through the streets of this city, one can see sculptural incarnations of cartoon characters, mythological characters, representatives of various professions, as well as many others ... Local residents are very good at decorating the city. In this article we will consider the most interesting monuments of the city of Krasnoyarsk.
Monument to Andrei Dubensky
Arriving in Krasnoyarsk, first of all, you should inspect the monument to its founder - Andrei Dubensky, which was installed over the Yenisei on Pokrovskaya mountain. According to legend, seeing this place, Andrey Dubensky decided to found a prison here, calling it the Red Yar. Since 2002, the sculpture of the governor, created by the architect Mikhail Merkulov and the sculptor Vladimir Girich, has night illumination, which means that the monument is available for viewing around the clock.
Monument to soldiers-internationalists
Krasnoyarsk people cherish the memory of their heroes who died in wars. This is evidenced by the memorial, which was installed on Poklonnaya Hill in 1994 with national money. Its authors were sculptor Boris Musat and architect Sergey Gerashchenko. In the very center of the complex is a sculpture of a young guy in soldier clothes, over which is a memorial arch. Nearby you can see a monument-armored personnel carrier, while on the memorial plates you can see the names of the Krasnoyarsk people who died in Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Karabakh and Chechnya.
Monument A.G. Pozdneevu
Residents of the city also remember their famous compatriots, as the monuments of Krasnoyarsk talk about, among which there is a monument dedicated to the memory of Andrei Pozdneev. The bronze figure of this talented artist appeared in 2000 on Peace Avenue. Its authors were the sculptor Yuri Zloty and the architect Mikhail Merkulov. They portrayed the artist walking along the street with a folding umbrella and an easel. It is interesting that the handle of this umbrella, as well as the master’s nose, is rubbed to a shine, because the students of the city are sure: having rubbed the sculpture in these places, they will gain good luck in the exam! The guests of the city also believe in this sign. By the way, they rubbed their nose with another sculpture of the city - the clown.
Clown
This full-height sculpture of a man was installed near the Krasnoyarsk circus in 2008 and is dedicated to figures of circus art. Incidentally, the city has many monuments to people of various professions. So, the monument to the photographer is located opposite the sculpture of Pozdneev.
Monument to the photographer
This sculpture is a collective image of people in this profession. Despite the fact that the sculpture was commissioned by the Kodak salon, the photographer is depicted by Mikhail Merkulov (architect) with an old camera. Although few people are embarrassed.
Monument to the builder
In the city there is a monument to the builder, installed in 2009 in the area of new buildings. According to Dmitry Shavlygin (author), the monument should demonstrate the achievements of the construction industry of the city, glorifying the
architectural monuments of Krasnoyarsk. But the locals have already nicknamed the sculpture "a monument to migrant workers." Ironically, of course, but relevant.
Master furniture maker
In the city stands a 3-meter statue of a furniture maker. This bronze sculpture depicts a wood specialist: he, resting his hand on a chair, holds a hammer in his second hand.
Monuments of Krasnoyarsk: Uncle Yasha and the trainee
This original sculpture appeared at the water utility building in 2003. It is amazing that this composition was created based on the famous joke and in 2005 became the winner of the contest “The Most Fun Monument”, which took place throughout Russia.
Monument to the designer
Considering the professional monuments of Krasnoyarsk, the photos of which are presented in our article, we can highlight the monument to the designer, which is installed near the printing company. The composition of the designer himself is not. The customers of the sculpture say that at the time of its creation he was asleep.
At the same time, the attention of the audience opens up his workplace, where every detail has its own meaning: a mouse that has settled in the processor, a cup of coffee near the computer, as well as a desk lamp - it is a symbol that a person in this profession has to work at night.
In Krasnoyarsk, you can see other interesting monuments that have become a landmark of the city.
Man with a dog
This original composition, depicting a drunk man leaning on a pillar, is located on Lovers' Square. The people of the sculpture received the name "Uncle Vasya - drunk."
But Krasnoyarsk newlyweds love another sophisticated monument.
Composition of Natalia Goncharova and Alexander Pushkin
Monument to Pushkin in Krasnoyarsk and Natalia Goncharova, his wife, appeared in 2008 near the theater to them. Pushkin and became a symbol of the family among local residents.
Our "ten"
The symbol of prosperity and wealth - the Krasnoyarsk “ten” - appeared in the city in 2011, after paper ten-ruble notes began to go out of circulation. Since this banknote contained images of their hometown, the residents of Krasnoyarsk decided to capture the “Ten” forever in the form of such an interesting monument.
Green bear
This bear is a Krasnoyarsk old-timer, since he became one of the very first sculptures dedicated to the animal kingdom of the region on the streets of the city.
Next to it there is another attraction - this is the local Big Ben, a watch located on the administration building. They beat every hour, thereby measuring the time of the city.
Viewpoint
Inspecting the architectural monuments of Krasnoyarsk, it is worth highlighting the observation deck, which is located on the road from Divnogorsk to Krasnoyarsk. The stunning views of the majestic mountains and the mighty Yenisei are simply mesmerizing.
Residents of the city and tourists often come to this place. Here, as usual, the newlyweds fasten the words spoken in the registry office, tying bright ribbons on the trees and leaving name locks on the gratings of the fence. The keys to them, as usual, are deposited with the Yenisei Father.
This site has existed for about thirty years. Not so long ago it was repaired. Today it is even more comfortable, beautiful and safe. Not far from it there is everything for relaxation: a place for a fire, arbors.
King fish
In the center of the observation deck is a monument to the Tsar Fish. To be more precise, this is a sign of the memory of V.P. Astafyev, born and living in this region. One of the main books of the author is called “King Fish”. The huge sturgeon and the book, opened under it, - thus the Krasnoyarsk people immortalized the memory of the great countryman.
Wolf athlete
In the Krasnoyarsk Territory, the monuments, as you can see, are very funny. Among them is the figure of a wolf from the famous animated film "Once Upon a Time", which appeared in the city’s fan park in 2008. The local wolf is a real athlete. He is resting on a bench after a difficult climb. But the poor fellow broke his sneakers. He is wearing a cap, T-shirt and sports shorts, and a medal on his stomach.
Archbishop Luke
At the intersection of st. Gorky and st. Peace in a cozy quiet square near the former bishop’s house, today's Church of St. John the Baptist, the famous clergyman and doctor, Archbishop Luke, captured by Boris Musat, a Krasnoyarsk sculptor, honored artist, sits in an armchair.
Lenin monument
This monument was created by sculptor V. Pinchuk and architects S. Speransky and G. Yastrebenetsky. The author chose a calm pose, absolutely integral in silhouette. Lenin is depicted in a cap and in an open coat. It is as if peering into the distance. Creating a monument to Lenin, the sculptor tried to convey the pathos and energy of the leader of the revolutionary battles, which is consonant with the distant horizon and power of the Yenisei.