Why do people decide to erect a monument to the heroes of literature?Probably because many of these characters have done for us no less than once lived real celebrity.They give readers every day all over the world happiness, teach us to be true and the good, noble and courageous.
Installation of monuments to the heroes of works of prose and poetry - a tradition that goes back more than a decade.In many cities, the streets and squares, in parks and gardens is a sculpture dedicated to different characters.
Each monument literary heroes has their own destiny, its own history.The most interesting sculpture, installed both in Russia and abroad, we will describe in this article.
Monument heroine tale about gold fish
Goldfish is one of the most favorable and strong character, bringing prosperity, luck and prosperity into the house.Every kid from books knows that she is the main performer of all desires.
Fish are present in many folk tales.Literary fairy tale about gold fish has been processed for the first time the brothers Grimm.In our country, Pushkin created his work.It's called "The Tale of the Golden Fish."As the analysis of these works, the fish is not so much a performer desires, as represents an opportunity to begin a new life, is a symbol of enlightenment.The image of the poor old man, hiding the wise old man, - "spiritual" part of human consciousness, while the greedy old woman - is our insatiable ego, which is immersed in the madding crowd.Ego requires different pleasures.
Monument goldfish installed in many cities (Donetsk, Saransk, Berdyansk, Mamonovo, St. Petersburg, Adler, Lviv, Astrakhan, Kemerovo, Moscow).
Interestingly, psychologists has been allocated a group of people who are afraid of goldfish.Of course, not literal.The idea is that a person prefers to remain "with nothing", afraid to admit that something unknown and the new in your life.
can be added to the list of merit of goldfish that it has now become the heroine of numerous anecdotes, as well as the main party simoronskih rituals.
Monument, located in Astrakhan - is embodied in bronze goldfish, which appears lying on the waves, also made of bronze.Sculpture is an advertising course company "Megaphone".Posters adorn the pedestal of the monument to the operator.
have fish on her head a crown polished to a shine.According to legend, that has already taken root among residents of Astrakhan, should make a wish and rub it.Then it will come true.Opening of the monument was timed to the Day of the fisherman.It took place in 2011.The author of the sculpture is Marat Dzhamaletdinov.
Monuments lady with a dog
In the late 19th century, when people's morals were not yet so loose like in the 21st century, but the breath of the revolution have had a presentiment of the culture of peace, known work was written by Chekhov.Resorts, including the Crimea, where the person, break the cycle of everyday life, fell into the enveloping scent of freedom, are the first places where husbands, fathers, mothers, wives could feel the taste of life.Of course, heralds a new era made by the master of literary word, his pen embodies developments of modern times in life.
story "Lady with the Dog" is one of the most striking works that have become classics of resort-novel genre.This happened thanks to the skill and talent of Anton Chekhov (1860-1904 gg.).The first work was published in 1899 in the journal "Russian idea".
Not surprisingly, to perpetuate the memory of the writer and main character of this work he was elected the center of Yalta quay.In 2004, as part of a century anniversary of Anton Chekhov was a monument to "The Lady with the Dog".Its authors - Mr. Fedor Paršina.Sculpture depicts a slender feminine silhouette, dressed in an elegant dress with a modest lace.In the hands of a girl with umbrella.She froze in a dreamy reverie, staring beyond the horizon of your eyes.And nearby is a faithful dog with an intelligent sharp snout.He looks through the eyes of devotees to her mistress.
Located in the background the figure of Anton Pavlovich is also quite remarkable.He observes in a relaxed posture for the creation of his own thought, for a moment descended from the literary pages.Complement the finished appearance of this sculpture a cloak thrown carelessly on the openwork fence and a sign with the phrase of the product "... on the waterfront has a new face: Lady with the Dog", which is located at the foot of the writer.
also in the city of Khabarovsk on the Amur Boulevard, a monument to the heroine of this story by Chekhov.This bronze bench on which sits a woman in a dress with a deep cut and strapless.On her head she had a hat on his feet heels.She stroked his left hand dog sitting next to her on the bench.
Decorates this sculpture park near the fountain, located next to the movie theater "Friendship" on the Amur Boulevard.It was established on the 150th anniversary of the city.
Monument in Voronezh White Bimu
Transported now Voronezh to look at the next monument.There are sculptures, forcing passers-by to stop and feel the anxiety, tenderness, excitement.To them belongs the monument White Bimu.It was opened in early 1998.
GN Troepol'skaya (1906-1995 gg.) - Voronezh writer, author of the book entitled "White Bim Black Ear," published in 1971.Bima sculpture located at the entrance to the puppet theater.It was installed in autumn day, when the people celebrated the Day of the city.
Today, a monument to the White Bimu is one of the most popular among kids.Bim cast in metal.He sits in a posture in which the faithful, intelligent and kind dogs are waiting for a host, departed on time.None of the podium at this sculpture: Beam is just on the ground.And the kids love it ironed as if the dog is alive.
He really seems alive.When you see this sculpture as if feeling the faithful and anxious look of the dog, as if to ask, "Where is now my master?"However, it was not possible to wait Bimu.The owner died, the dog and orphaned.Now Bim in a huge city all alone.
huge success was a book about the fate of the White Troepol'skaya Bima.Sometimes the writer said in jest that released it into the wild in Voronezh, and since then the dog and runs.He ran probably already halfway around the world.It has been translated and published this story in dozens of countries.For example, in the program of the American College mandatory part of this work.In our country, based on the novel the film is put, which had also a great success.
authors of the monument are Ivan Dikunov and Elsa Pak.Author of a work while working often came to him, gave advice, advised.Gabriel Troepol'skaya, unfortunately, was not destined to see the metal favorite Bima he died and did not live up to the installation of sculpture.
Monuments
Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes - is a literary character who created Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930 gg.).Dedicated to his adventures works rightly considered a classic of the detective genre.Worldwide spread of society Holmes fans and deductive method.Sleuth This is the most popular in the world of film characters, according to the Guinness Book of Records.
on Baker Street in London in March 1990 opened a museum-apartment of Holmes.Monument to the hero of so many.
first monument to Sherlock Holmes
first statue appeared in Meyringene (Switzerland) in 1988, September 10.In this city, in an old English church, a museum was opened Sherlock-apartment - a copy of an existing in London.Holmes bronze sits on a fragment of the rock, releasing the foresight to place for a tourist with a camera.He thinks about his last fight with Moriarty (its details engraved on plaques).
Monuments Holmes in Japan and the UK
In 1988, October 9, was opened in Japan (Kariudzave) statue of the great detective.In this city lived Nobuharu Ken, Japanese Interpreter "Holmes."Just a month later than in Switzerland, it was inaugurated this monument.
turn came to Edinburgh in 1991.At home Conan Doyle June 24 opened the third monument Holmes.Installed he Picardie-Place.
In London Holmes monument was opened in 1999, September 24, near the metro station Baker Street.Sherlock looks wistfully into the distance.He is dressed for the weather in London - in a hat with small fields and a long cloak.Holmes in his hand - a tube.
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: a monument in Moscow
In 2007, April 27, in Moscow, Smolensk quay, a monument was opened by Andrei Orlov.This is the first sculpture, which depicts with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.The establishment was Vasily Livanov, Russian actor, who was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Order of the British Empire for the presentation of the image of the main character of the work.The monument to the heroes of literary Holmes and Watson today is very popular among Muscovites and visitors.Many people like to be photographed on his background.
monument in Moscow Frog Princess
in Moscow in 1997 to design a Manezhnaya Square near the Kremlin has created an imitation of the Neglinnaya River.That was the process here in ancient times, but was concluded in the 19th century into the pipe.Zurab Tsereteli, a sculptor, along the banks of the river "resettled" the heroes of various Russian fairy tales.Among his works is a monument and the Frog Princess.
Other sculpture in honor of the princess-frog
Another monument character is in Svetlogorsk (Kaliningrad region).The sculpture is sitting on a stone figure of a woman.Her lips folded in for a kiss.
Kaliningrad as a statue of the princess-frog (children's park "Youth").The frog is very cute and fantastic.
Monument literary hero Pinocchio
In honor of the 130th anniversary of the author of the novel "The Golden Key" by Alexei Tolstoy in Samara at the gate of a literary museum, a monument to Pinocchio.Its author - Stepan Korslyan.Triumphant Pinocchio bronze holds the golden key in hand held high.The big book lies at his feet.He attended the opening ceremony Dmitri Joseph, the actor who played in the movie "The Adventures of Pinocchio" the protagonist.It is based on the image of this sculpture was created films.
Monument Josef Svejk
More recently, in 2014, August 24, has been installed in the Czech Republic a monument to Svejk described almost 100 years ago in a work of Jaroslav Hasek's "The Good Soldier Svejk" (1921).It is located near the town of Pisek, in the village of Putim.There were some adventures of the hero.Made bronze sculpture F. Svatekom.Dressed in military uniforms of soldiers during World War II.
Earlier this brave soldier monuments were established in Slovakia (photo shown below), Russia, Poland and Ukraine.Total known about thirteen monuments.
Monument Gulliver
It was established in St. Petersburg in 2007, 2 November.Sculptor is Timur Yusof.Situated hero famous novel by Jonathan Swift called "Gulliver's Travels" at the University Embankment.The monument depicts the title character a whole series of works to shrink in size.Each subsequent Gulliver several times smaller than the previous one.
Monuments Baron Munchausen
May 11, 2004 was opened Russia's first monument to Baron Munchausen.It is located in the republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, in the museum of Munchausen.The author of the project was a descendant of Baron Vladimir Nagovicyn.This writer and storyteller who creates works under the pseudonym Vladi Nagov.
Monument literary heroes can be very original.In Kaliningrad, for example, in Central Park is one of the most fun monuments.Devoted as he Baron Munchausen.Should a sculpture next to the Lutheran church of Queen Louise.It was a gift Kaliningrad on its 750th anniversary by Bodenwerder, a German city that is home to the Baron.
known that the real prototype Munchausen visited Koenigsberg twice on the way to St. Petersburg, as well as on the way back.The author of the sculpture is George pet.Monument Munchausen is a steel wall, which cut out the silhouette of a hero flying at the core.On the one hand on the pedestal the inscription "Kaliningrad", and on the other - "Koenigsberg" to emphasize the historical connection of the Russian and German peoples.
