Monuments - is not only a cultural heritage and tourist attraction.It perpetuated the memory of people and events that persists for centuries.There are legends of many monuments.And monuments Izhevsk photos which you can see in this article, are no exception.The city even has monuments that are dedicated to some animals.Izhevsk - a beautiful town.And it preserved the unique monuments.Each of them has its own characteristics and history.
Monument Pelmen
Who would have thought that the world is such a miracle.Monument ravioli in Izhevsk really exists.It opens it is not so long ago - in October 2004.It is situated near the cafe "Pozim", which is on the street.Edges.He represents a huge fork on which planted a dumpling.The blunt end of it stuck to the base of the monument.The size of the original and unusual monument, one meter in diameter, height - just three meters.
very interesting story of how the memorial ravioli in Izhevsk born. Generally, the name of this dish of meat comes from Udmurt words "pelnyan", which means "bread ear", but in the Russian version is a bit modified.The authors of the project was the group "Archaeopteryx."According to them, this place will not only attract tourists, but also attract honeymooners.Dumplings - obligatory dish of every wedding celebration in Udmurtia.
Monument crocodile
No less interesting is another masterpiece.It is a monument of crocodiles in Izhevsk.It was established recently - in 2005, and is located at the intersection of the Communards and the Soviet.I came up with his student ASEN Safiullin, who studied at the Art Institute.The organizers of the project were made by the city administration, "Electromash" and "Gallery".
for the best model of the future monument to the city announced a competition.At the same demands were made: the humor and irony.Monument Izhevsk crocodile had to have contact with both the present and with the past of the city.More than 20 sculptors to try myself in this original competition.And ASEN won.Sculpture created by the hands of Paul Medvedev.
Monument smelted iron factory.The original layout made a lot of changes.As a result, the crocodile sitting on a bench in his head - a hat-cylinder and on the neck adorned bow tie.The monument has become a symbol of independence and freedom.
gunsmith imprinted forever
There in the city and a clear and classical monuments.Izhevsk plant, created by decree of Alexander I, is still producing weapons.Gunsmiths and monuments in Izhevsk - a tribute to the people who over the years praised the company for the whole country.Their work for the good of Russia will never be forgotten by posterity.It is at this plant produces Kalashnikovs, "Bison" modern "Abakan" and many other weapons.
for the monument were taken images from old photographs.It shows ordinary people and a symbol of gunsmiths.We opened it in 2007.It is located directly in front of the factory museum.Made monument in the form of two figures, dressed in coats and hats cylinders.In it reaches a height of 2.7 meters, and if the measure together with the pedestal - the 4 m. This sculpture weighs about four tons.She immortalized the names of famous masters of the factory.
original monument Asterisk
Izhevsk known and monuments created in honor of the animals.Asterisk Monument opened in the city in 2006.The author of the project was the famous sculptor Izhevsk - Pavel Medvedev.As many will remember, on board one of the first Soviet spacecraft were dogs.One of them was an asterisk.Our heroine went into space in 1961.On the same day the ship came back and landed in the area of Udmurtia.Pilot Okkelman Lion found him, and the dog brought to the airport.There she lived until she was taken to the capital.
This dog was the last ispytatelnitsey flights.After it has been sent into space the first man.The monument looks like a mongrel peeking out of the hatch of the ship.On the surface of the monument applied a lot of information that is available not only seeing, but also blind.Some of the inscriptions engraved in a special font for the blind.
idea belonged to Sergey Pakhomov.Together with the students, they fashioned a snow vehicle and a dog.After that, the children wanted to put a real monument to the astronaut.Sculptor excited about the idea.And soon, the monument was ready.
famous monument Izhevsk
popular one among them a bust standing on a pedestal.It is a monument Deryabin in Izhevsk.The man was still living in pre-revolutionary times.Over his shoulder he slung belt, and on his chest hung the Order of Anna.Deryabin was one of the builders of the arms factory, and that his work has allowed the city to become known throughout the world.
This man left a big mark in the history of Russian industry and technology.He was born in the family priest, he spent his childhood among mining prospectors.They are excited his imagination with tales of countless treasures.While under their impression Deryabin went to St. Petersburg to study at the School of Mines.
later, he visited many mines and factories in Germany, England and France.Travel not only greatly expanded his horizons, but also contributed to the acquisition of invaluable knowledge and experience.This is what has helped promote Deryabina at home.When it was decided to build a weapons factory, then it is preferred to his project.
Mikhailovsky pillar
some monuments dedicated to Izhevsk and rights in Russian dynasty.For example, the sculpture, which was erected in honor of Grand Duke Mikhail Romanov, the only monument in his honor throughout the country.Prince led the artillery department.He was the supreme head of the Izhevsk arms factory.Not all monuments of the city of Izhevsk preserved its original appearance, and it happened with this.Sculptures - for obvious reasons - was demolished during the Soviet era, and it was restored only in 2007 alone.St. Michael is located on the territory of the pillar of DC "Izhmash".
ironic sculpture
monument of the city of Izhevsk and presented in several humorous instances.One of them - a sculpture ordinary goat.In 2006, it was the grand opening.To erect a monument to "Birchwood" - known to all the city park.The authors are Postnikov Dmitry and Alexander Suvorov.
There was this sculpture is not by chance, but as the personification of the last Izhevsk.More than a century ago, the park where the monument was a natural area, which constantly came to rest after a hard working factory shifts.But urban development does not stand still, constantly expanding.As a result, a number of homes began to appear, and the inhabitants herded goats in the park.Animals were driven around the neighborhood and have been on everyone's mind.This place is even nicknamed "Goat Park."
Boy Izhikov
Generally monuments Izhevsk often distinguished humor and uniqueness.For example, a boy Izhikov cast iron.It represents a symbol of the city.We smelt it from the set of locks and keys, which are collected by local residents.You can imagine how much needed items to the material enough to sculpture.
Lenin
Izhevsk monuments include the monument and the great leader of the proletariat.Initially it was a small bronze bust on a simple wooden pedestal painted to look like marble.He built it in 1926, after the death of the great leader.He was on the stairs, which descended from the Soviet street toward the dam.
assumed that he would raise the spirit of the workers who daily pass by him.But a pedestal made of wood rather quickly decayed.As a result, a new monument, only this time in the form of a bronze statue.It was inaugurated again on the day of accession of Udmurtia, Russia.
Other monuments
tourists and visitors represented and several other works of art.For example, a monument of Friendship of Peoples, which opened in 1972.It was created in honor of the 4th centenary after Udmurtia joined Russia.Its height - 46 meters (16-storey building).In people, it is often called the "Kulakova skiing."And it is the second name stuck to him after Izhevsk skier was able to win in Sapporo three gold medals.There is an interesting legend: if you stand face of the monument, and then ask myself the question three times, the monument is sure to give the right answer.
There is a monument in Izhevsk and Elk.And a series of sculptures that were installed after the Chernobyl accident.Interesting and "Bird with broken wings", which was created as a tribute to the victims of local conflicts.Right next to the plant has molded the statue steelmaker.And in the city zoo is located wolf forever.If you visit the northern cemetery, there you can see a memorial to World War II.And, of course, there is a monument to Pushkin in Izhevsk, a sculpture of the poet can be found in almost any city.Just made it all differently.And next to one of the hairdressers the city is a monument to the original "Scissors with comb."
Izhevsk - an interesting city with a rich history.Of course, every tourist should visit.There is something to see: historical and contemporary sculptures, architectural monuments, picturesque parks and squares.Visitors to the city will leave here with a beautiful and original images for your photo album.
