Ilya Muromets - the famous epic hero who embodied the power and the Russian spirit.But according to the legend, which, according to the conviction of the historians, the truth, Elijah up to 30 years, could not even walk alone.Blame was meningitis and children, as a result, paralysis of the legs and arms.
Miraculous healing
according to tradition, the elders came to the house where he lived Ilya, asked him for a drink of water.The young man replied that he had 30 years sydney sitting and could not fulfill their request.
Then again asked the elders to bring them water.In response, Ilya gets up, pours the water and brings to those who ask.Those told to drink himself, he agrees.After the third sip Ilya Muromets felt in his body unimaginable silischa.
elders who gave miraculous healing, the young man is told to enter the service of the Grand Duke Vladimir.But by following the path-to Kiev, he should visit the stone very heavy.
completing the mandate, Ilya Muromets is a stone horse and armor.Arriving at the place, he studied Svyatogora that death blew on it, and Ilya got more power.
Why Ilya - Murom?
Russian historians tend to think that the famous hero come from Karacharov that is not far from Murom.If you read ancient legends, we can see that most of them begin with the words: "From the city of Murom, yes village Karacharov ...»
Karacharovo The village even has a plaque on which immortalized the name of the famous Russian hero.Board nailed to the house, which is believed to have lived Ilya Muromets.A local church can worship his holy relics.
Moore - the birthplace of the hero
On the bank of the Oka, in the glorious city of Murom, stands a monument to Ilya Muromets.It was established in 1999 and is considered to be very young.The author of creation has become a famous sculptor VM Canines He became famous for such works as the pedestal of Alexander Nevsky, established in Kursk, and a monument to Zhukov on Manege Square in Moscow.
Once sculptor presented the monument to Ilya Muromets, his child immediately became very popular.Come admire and make a souvenir photo like visiting not only tourists but also locals.
especially popular monument to Ilya Muromets Murom became local newlyweds.Hardly pedestal opened as there immediately began to arrive, and brides and grooms to be photographed with the great epic hero.
Monument athlete Murom - the embodiment of strength and spirituality
Speaking directly about the monument, the sculptor Fangs sought to embody in his creation of the hero image of the monk.
Author put your hero in battle armor, under which can be seen protruding robes.At the head of the hero showing off traditional military helmet.In his left hand clamped Ilya Muromets Orthodox cross and his right arm triumphantly raises his sword, to intimidate all enemies.
In the old days of the Oka River was the border that separates the Russian land.Ilya Muromets monument looks towards the Oka and the hero as it looks around the border of their homeland, avoiding enemies.
height of the monument, if you count from the tip of the sword to the pedestal on which it is installed, almost 21 meters.It is noteworthy that near the base of established symbols of victory and power - Griffins.Menacing birds rely left paws into swords.
Despite the youth of the monument, it has become the symbol and hallmark of the city.Interestingly, only after the installation of the monument, many local residents were surprised to learn that the epic hero is not an invention of the people, he actually lived and fought for the good of the motherland.
Ilya Muromets Vladivostok
on the edge of Russia opened a new patron pedestal guards.It became a monument to Ilya Muromets in Vladivostok.And not for nothing was the hero has been chosen the symbol of protection of Russian borders.After all, in Russia the main guardians of peace and the inviolability of Russian heroes were.They protect the peace and protect the residents of the border states, that their role is now owned by the border guards.
Ilya Muromets Monument in Vladivostok - a gift from Krasnoyarsk organization.The author of the monument was also a resident of Krasnoyarsk - the sculptor K. Zinich.
symbolic date of opening of the monument - the day of the border guard, which is celebrated on 28 May.The opening ceremony was attended by the mayor of Vladivostok IV Pushkar N. Gusev, head of the Federal Security Service of Russia (border department for the Primorye Territory).Sponsor - "Stimeks" from Krasnoyarsk also paid attention to such cultural event in the life of the city.
Appearance monument athlete Vladivostok
establish a monument on the waterfront Russian athlete Vladivostok Admiral park.He is a symbol, to meet all the foreign tourists, as if talking about the fact that this is Russian land.
monument to Ilya Muromets organically fit into the existing memorial Battle Glory of the Pacific Fleet.Near the chapel and triumphal arch, which connect together the modernity and epics.
Ilya Muromets is presented in the guise of a monk and dressed in a nun's habit.The left hand holds a sword, but not raising it over his head as on the statue in Murom.Monument in Vladivostok represented in the peace option, when the sword is omitted, and the right hand Russian hero makes a gesture of blessing.
Against the background of the monument to the locals was a lot of controversy.Many are not satisfied with the project sponsor itself.Others do not like the idea of the monument at the memorial complex.Some even began to offer their ideas for the installation of the pedestal.For example, a young man offered to erect a monument to Ilya Muromets, which is just below the photo, on the island of Skrypleva.
suggested that it would be our answer to the American Statue of Liberty.
Where else is a monument to Russian warriors Muromsky
Wondering where there is a monument to Ilya Muromets, you can immediately recall the home hero, the city of Moore.Of course, there is a monument to the athlete.Is a monument on the banks of the Oka River, a beautiful and charming city park.
noteworthy that the symbol Silushka Russian and Russian borders defender Ilya Murom immortalized in the center of Russia, Murom, and on the borders of Russia, in the cities that are thousands of kilometers apart.
So, the monument adorns the athlete in Vladivostok, on the waterfront Ship.The exact location of installation - Admiral's Square.
And also there is a monument to Ilya Muromets in Yekaterinburg.The pedestal is installed in the Tagansky park, in the central square.Some believe that the local monument has surpassed the beauty and power of the monument, installed in Moore.
Made of bronze monument and a hero at the crossroads in front of Murom stone, seated on a horse.
addition to the main monuments erected in Murom, Vladivostok and Yekaterinburg, a monument to Russian warriors have in Izhevsk in Central Park.And at the entrance to the glorious city of Moore set the stone face of Elijah.In Ukraine, in the city of Chernihiv, there is a wooden statue of Ilya Muromets.
Wherever installed pedestals epic hero Ilya Muromets, is always full of tourists and locals just peacefully walking on a cozy square.
