Historical monuments of Kazan

Kazan is famous for its large number of monuments which put famous people.Their fate intertwined with the history of the city as the present day and the past centuries.Especially old monuments hold a piece of a bygone era.Monuments - it's not just the stone works of art, is the memory of the people who will live forever.

The city has sculptures relating to the history of Tatarstan until its conquest by Ivan the Terrible.Many monuments dedicated to the pre-revolutionary period.And, of course, modern monuments are represented in large numbers.In Kazan, a lot of things you can see the inquisitive tourist.There are gardens, parks and picturesque alleys.Tourists wait as sculptures dedicated to poets, generals and other famous people, and numerous monuments of Kazan, ranked as the cultural heritage of the city, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.

greatest and favorite poet

monument to Pushkin in Kazan was created by sculptor Wentzel, and installed it in 1956.It is located next to the Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Jalil.Originally the monument was made of plaster.But with time, when the theater was reconstructed at the same time it was decided to change and the monument.A copy was made of bronze.

monument to Pushkin in Kazan - the only one in the whole city a monument dedicated to Alexander Sergeyevich.After its grand opening occurred near him often hosts various cultural events.There are going to local writers and poets, cultural figures, and many tourists are willing to be photographed next to the bronze Pushkin.

Alexander infrequently visited Kazan.One day he came to get acquainted with the places of battles, when he wrote "History of Pugachev".I spent a lot of time in the city.In the future it is planned to create a museum in his honor.

Monument Musa Jalil in Kazan - the anti-Nazi underground party

This monumental complex is set in 1966.It is situated on Kazan Square.The poet-patriot presented with head held high and inflexible gaze.Monument Jalil in Kazan expresses energy and power, resistance and heroism, strength and courage.Poet as if his whole appearance shows the pride of the people, and his steadfastness in the struggle for freedom.

Monument Musa Jalil in Kazan is situated on the southern facade of the local Kremlin, near the National Museum and the City Council.It is a complex that consists of three main parts: granite walls, platforms, and stylobate of the sculpture.

Monument Jalil in Kazan has national significance.Twice a year, beside him held rallies and pinned flowers mountains.These dates - his birthday and the anniversary of the formation of a "group Kurmasheva."Ideologically-shaped plan - the indomitable impulse imprinted forever.

great poet, whose name is not forgotten to this day

Tukai monument in Kazan is located in a park near the square named after him.The great poet died young, but his work is still impressive.It is very much appreciated by all residents of Tatarstan.Poet presented with an open book in his hand, and fans of his work is constantly going in this place, meeting and reading his poems.The pedestal is made of black labradorite, with a strip at the bottom of the Tatar ornament monument.This element plays an important role for judges, underlines the importance of Tatar culture.

poet and the first Minister of Justice

available in the city and a monument to Derzhavin.Kazan is rich not only with modern sculptures and statues of prominent figures of the pre-revolutionary.Initially this monument was erected in the courtyard of the university, and was there for 20 years.But then it was moved to the Theatre Square.The history of its creation.Initially, he was taken to Kazan in parts.From St. Petersburg expelled stone elements, and only then - the metal.Together, he was finally assembled only in 1847.Unfortunately, during the Soviet era sculpture destroyed and sent to be melted down, and after a long time she was again reconstituted in its splendor in Lyadsky garden.Now, Therefore, as established in the first embodiment, captured bareheaded, sitting on a stool.Derzhavin depicted in light sandals and Roman toga.

great singer, the genius of the opera

Monument Chaliapin in Kazan situated in the center, at the intersection of University and Bauman.It is cast in bronze, and its grand opening was held in 1999.It became the world's first monument, which is dedicated to the great singer.Figure Chaliapin is very dynamic.Casually cloak thrown over the arm, one hand grasps his hat, the other a singer applies to the heart.It seems as if he's gone.And his expression full of great love for the whole world, people.Throughout his desire to create a figure guessed.

Greats

cultural monuments of Kazan captured many famous names.It Derzhavin, Tolstoy, Gorky, Ulyanov-Lenin and other famous people.Opposite the University is a monument to Vladimir Ulyanov, when he was a student.And on Freedom Square - when he became leader of the revolution.

Famous Scientists

monuments of Kazan are set not only a famous poet.They captured the city and great minds, great scientists who glorified him.Among them you can find Lobachevskian Butlerov, Arbuzov, Vishnevsky Zavoisky.There are monuments that forever immortalized Vakhitova and Saydysheva.These people also have an important place in the history of Kazan.

unusual monument Kazan

no doubt deserve attention, such masterpieces as coach of Catherine II.Monument located on the street.Bauman.Second attracts many tourists and residents of the monument - a stele "Horriyat", which is made in the Soviet style, and is crowned by the building of the Kazan National Cultural Centre.Outside St. Petersburg is very interesting gallery "Tver".Each monument has its own history, which is characterized by its singularity and uniqueness.

Conquerors Kazan

not only well-known figures and poets depicted in the city.World monuments of Kazan are very diverse.For example, the temple-monument to the fallen war who died during the capture of the city.The construction of the church is closely connected with the events that occurred in 1552.It was then, on the orders of Ivan the Terrible, the monastery was built on the site of the buried with honors fallen soldiers who participated in the capture of the city.And later monuments Kazan gained another instance, dedicated to this event.Monument To many locals and tourists each day brings fresh flowers.

famous Mullanur Vahitov

Very often people pass by historical monuments, not even throwing a glance in their direction.But the monuments of Kazan are filled with special energy, and not pay attention to them is simply impossible.It is the story of the city, its life, the memory of great men.For example, a striking monument Vakhitov, who designed the sculptor Smith.We set it in 1985, but few young people know that the monument had to stand in different places in Kazan.Now it can be seen in the city center, near the metro "Tukaevskaya."And initially it was located at the intersection of Karim and Tukai was a collection point for the protesters.

Cultural Heritage

architectural monuments of Kazan are the cultural heritage of Tatarstan.This ancient Russian city, which over the centuries have created the hard-working and talented hands of the indigenous population.During the long centuries of spirituality and individuality Kazan enriched, to put it in the architectural appearance of buildings, complexes and ensembles.For example, a stone Kazan Kremlin was built in the late 16th century.

Kazan University

This ensemble is a historical, cultural, architectural and urban Russian monument.The complex of buildings - cultural heritage of the people.University was established by Emperor Paul I in 1804.It was built in the period 1825-1837 gg.In the center there are buildings in the classical style, and the school campus was built only later.Together, they form a quarter, which locals call the small town.

But Russian classicism built a central building and adjoining.The chemical - in the Soviet neoclassical and high-rise housing and sports - in the style of modernism.Earlier, at the University of Kazan gymnasium it was located, and the remaining body - the anatomical theater, cultural and sports building was built to this day.

Jubilee Arch

This arch is in the ensemble of the park to them.Petrova.It was built back in 1888, the architect Kotelovym.Its construction was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Gunpowder factory in Kazan.She solemnly framed in red and white shades.Therefore, it received the second name - the Red Gate.Adorned with the coats of arms of Alexander III and Catherine the Great.This is the place willingly visited by tourists.Arch - the main attraction of the Kirov district.The monument has long numbered among the historical and cultural heritage, it is of national importance.

House Shamil

It was built in the early 20th century.It is a striking example of the eclectic style.It was in this house located Literary Museum Tukai.The building has only two floors, and its area - about 430 square meters.Exterior common with medieval architecture, combining perfectly with the style of romantic modernism.The facade is decorated with decorative elements and extends above the main entrance.The right of the latter has a semi-circular bay.On the rooftop tent with a weather vane.

build this mansion merchant ALAC, and when married his daughter, gave her the house.In 1902 there was a major fire that heavily damaged the building, but a year later it was restored again in the same form.The name "House of Shamil" stayed with him during the Soviet era, when the building was expropriated and it lived a lot of people.In 2006, the house began to be restored in 2011, finished the interior.

Tower Syuyumbike

It was built in the Kremlin in Kazan.It is considered one of the tallest towers falling in Europe.She is known not only in his native town, but also far beyond it - all over the world.Since it involves a lot of legends, which beat its name.Some say that it is built on the orders of Ivan the Terrible, and others - that the queen Syuyumbike in memory of her husband.It attracts tourists from all countries, who consider it a must visit point in its cultural program.