This article was written with the purpose of acquaintance with some of the memorial complex, located on the territory of our country and abroad.
What is a memorial?
As a rule, we are talking about parks with certain dividing lines and a clear layout.It often contains large parterres and wide avenues.In addition, the monument (memorial) is surrounded by numerous green spaces and trees, preferably with weeping or pyramidal crown.
memorial complex - it is a certain territory with monumental architectural structures, such as:
- Pantheon.
- Sculptural group.
- mausoleum.
- Monuments.
- Obelisks and others.
All these above-mentioned monuments dedicated to prominent historical events from the history of the state and its peoples.
Eternal Flame
One of the most outstanding sights of Nizhny Novgorod is a memorial complex "Eternal Flame".It is located on the territory of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin.This monumental ensemble was founded in 1965, then still called the town of Gorky.Monument dedicated to the military exploits of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War and the merits.This place has a great importance for the inhabitants of the city, because a lot of people laid down their lives for the peaceful sky for their children and grandchildren.Ninth May 1970 on the territory of the memorial has been established T-134.In 1980, he organized around the guard of honor, consisting of students.
In the center of the monumental ensemble is eternal flame.Himself memorial represents two black stele.Near the first, the height of which does not exceed one and a half meters, is the set of gilded wreaths.It is a symbol of the missing soldiers.On the second stele depicts two men.Also, it says the beginning and end of the war.Behind the inscription of the glory of Gorky, who died in the battles for the independence and freedom of our country.
opening of the first eternal flame
steady light the eternal flame symbolizes the commemoration of some significant event or person.Continuous burning flame gas supply is maintained to a certain place.It is often part of the eternal flame in the memorial complex, it is almost a permanent neighbor of this monumental building.
first such complex to the Eternal Flame became an architectural monument, built under the Arc de Triomphe in Paris (France) in 1921.This is one of the first memorials dedicated to the soldiers who fell in battle.
Memorial of Glory
It was opened on the eve of 65th anniversary of Victory in times of war - May 8, 2010.It is the largest facility of this kind in the North Caucasus.It is located in the center of Grozny.Construction of the monument took about 6 months.
Landmark occupies more than 5 hectares.At the entrance to the memorial is a monument to the former commander, the hero of the Soviet Union, Movlid Visaitov.Monument square shape and consists of 2 levels.The first underground - a museum of the first president of the Chechen Republic Akhmad Kadyrov.The upper level, which has a memorial complex - a variety of retrospectives with images that reveal the key episodes of the Second World War.In the same part of the bas-relief portrait posted forty heroes of the Great Patriotic War, as well as people of different nationalities, which at that time resided in the territory of the republic.
upper level topped by a huge glass dome.Above the central part of the memorial is set gilded spire height of 40 meters.It is stylized as medieval military tower Chechens.The entire perimeter of the architectural ensemble of a park - Walk of Fame.It established forty memorial plates.On them were written the names of Chechen residents who participated in the Great Patriotic War.
In the upper tier of the construction is the eternal flame that burns in memory of the heroes who defended the independence and freedom of our country.In the solemn date of the memorial complex at the same time be able to visit and pay homage to the heroes of more than 15 thousand people.The monument has two television screens, which broadcast a variety of videos.Unfortunately, not all the memorials have such a large scale.
largest memorial complex dedicated to the Great Patriotic War
largest cultural sites of the country, dedicated to the Second World War in memory of the Soviet people's victory over Nazi Germany:
- Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd.
- Poklonnaya Hill in Moscow.
- Glory Memorial named after Akhmad Kadyrov in Grozny.
Do we need memorials and monuments in our time?Today's youth are less and less interested in history.Nevertheless, the present generation should not forget the significant dates, and various deeds of heroes, committed in the name of peace in all the earth.It memorials to the Eternal Flame will remind us about it.
