Tver Glory Square is located in the central part of the city, not far from Sovetskaya Street. The place has been of considerable importance to the city since pre-revolutionary times. At first, there was a large trade in hay, but because the area was called Haymarket for a long time.
In the Soviet years, mass renaming of urban facilities was carried out. A street appeared in Tver, a native of the Tver province, the Russian writer M.E. Saltykov-Shchedrin, which crossed the territory of Sennaya. The name of the satirical writer also received the area.
Glory Square in Tver
During this time, not only the names changed. New constructions appeared on the square, the appearance and purpose changed. A new building was constructed not far from the military academy of air defense named after G.K. Zhukov, a monument to the marshal of the Soviet Union himself was opened in front of the educational institution on the eve of Victory Day, in 1995. As conceived by the authors, the Marshal of Victory in an overcoat, draped over one shoulder, speaks to the assembled people. On his chest are four stars of the Hero of the Soviet Union.
In the building of the former Museum of Komsomol Glory named after Liza Chaykina, located on the Glory Square in Tver, today the museum and exhibition center of the House of Folk Art. This is currently the largest exhibition venue in the city.
The concentration in such a place of objects associated with the historical events of the country led to the idea of renaming Saltykov-Shchedrin Square to Glory Square. This happened in 1986.
City use of space
After carrying out work to expand and improve the Glory Square in Tver, it began to be used for urban events. Surrounding iconic objects only contributes to this. On ordinary days, the place was chosen by families who, without fear, were allowed to take walks in the territory of their children.
Autumn Square of Glory in Tver is of great interest among citizens. Regional food fairs are held here, to which local farmers export their products.
In recent winters, the largest and most well-equipped city skating rink has been flooded here, which local residents and guests of Tver enjoy visiting. A Christmas tree is being set in the center of the square, wooden sides are being built. There is an equipment rental point at the rink, pleasant music sounds.
Where is the Glory Square in Tver? Saltykova-Shchedrina street, 3.