Unlike large cities and places with a rich historical past, the monuments of Kaluga are not diverse. Almost all of the statues of pre-revolutionary Russia have been destroyed, but the most significant ones are being reconstructed. So it was with the sculpture "Girl with an umbrella", which collapsed during the Patriotic War. The basis of sights made of stone and concrete is the heritage of the monumental art of the Soviet period.
Sculpture in honor of the 600th anniversary of the city
An unusual statue adorns the main entrance to the city. The project of the sculptor L. Kerbel was a gift to Kaluga and its residents. The monument is often depicted in pictures, postcards and other printed matter. The statue is the hallmark of the city, so its image is applied to magnets, badges and various souvenirs.
The monument is striking in its scale. The ensemble begins with five huge bas-reliefs. Then the audience can see the famous heroes of the Patriotic War and the present. A brilliant sphere of stunning dimensions symbolizes the globe. An astronaut's head is mounted on an 18-meter pylon.
The history of the production of bas-reliefs is amazing. According to the idea of the authors-architects, they were built from clay and cut into pieces, molded in plaster. Forms were cast from plaster casts, and bronze was poured into the intended holes. Bas-reliefs were obtained from similar forms.
According to residents, the sculpture makes an indelible impression on everyone entering the city. Residents are proud of the monument and a time capsule was laid at the base of the main site for posterity. It must be opened in 2071.
Monument to Tsiolkovsky
The famous founder of cosmonautics is honored in Kaluga, so grateful residents erected an obelisk on his grave. The statue is a 12.5-meter arrow. The obelisk is covered with mica chips, so it glistens in the sun. Later this place was turned into a park. Tsiolkovsky, and recently the monument was reconstructed.
In Kaluga there is also a second monument to the scientist, which is installed on Peace Square. It is curious that the pedestal was originally made of granite, but the rocket itself was made of plywood and boards. But in 1959, the rocket was replaced with a steel object.
According to tourists, the monument is visible from afar, so it's hard not to notice it. Visitors often visit this place, so there are always a lot ofpeople who want to see the brainchild of the architect A. Kolchin and M. Barshch.
Monument to Sofia Perovskaya
The history of the monuments of Kaluga contains revolutionary eras and sometimes causes mixed opinions among the townspeople. So, in the city, at the intersection of the lane and Voskresensky Street, a sculpture dedicated to Sophia Perovskaya was installed. She is known for organizing the assassination of the Russian Emperor Alexander II. An explosion was arranged by a woman and her accomplices, in which, in addition to the king, four more people died.
But the Soviet authorities, even though there was one child among the dead, and twenty innocent people suffered, recognized Sophia as a hero of the revolutionary movement. Many streets in the cities of modern Russia are named after her.
In Kaluga, a monument to Perovskaya was opened on the street of the same name, which was later renamed Voskresenskaya. Interestingly, the sculpture might no longer exist. During the collapse of the USSR, metal monuments became the property of thieves. The sawn off head of the monument was also given to the non-ferrous metal. However, the local communists took the initiative and recast the head, setting it in place.
Dedicated to the viewer
Monuments of Kaluga are notable for their monumentality, but among them stands out the monument to the theatrical spectator, which has no analogues. The sculpture was installed at the main entrance of the Drama Theatre. All visitors to the establishment are greeted by a touching, thin girl who holds a sign in her hands with a request to sell her an extra ticket.
The unusual monument was erected on the initiative of A. Krivovichev, director of the Kaluga Drama Theatre. The monument is made of bronze, the author was the local architect S. Farnieva.
According to residents, if you put a coin in a special hole in a girl's purse, something good will happen. Therefore, everyone who passes by must put a few coins "for good luck."
Vostok rocket model
It is known that in case of force majeure, two rockets were made for Gagarin's flight. The original stand-in rocket now sits behind the Space Museum, open to the public for viewing.
But before the model found her permanent location, she was at various international exhibitions held in Paris, Rome, Bucharest, Prague.
Reviews from tourists indicate an amazing feeling of a real connection with space. You can imagine how it was and understand the global changes that Gagarin's first flight into space gave us.
Rocket does not belong to the usual monuments, which include the fundamental monuments of Kaluga. The description of the object and its value makes it possible to equate it to a national treasure, so residents and visitors of the city include the rocket in the list of places worth visiting.
Monument to Policeman
The sculpture represents a bronze policeman, a dog sits next to him and faithfully looks into his eyes. According to reviews, the form is made so accurately that it is difficult to believe in artifici althe origin of the object. A holster, a checker, buttons on the uniform are clearly drawn.
The place was also not chosen by chance. As the indigenous people say, there used to be a police post here. A monument is dedicated to all devoted policemen. But tourists complain that there is no way to get a good look at the sculpture and take photos. The monument is installed on a pedestrian crossing in the "green zone", so you can only see the Policeman from afar or when crossing the road.
Scientist Cat Sculpture
An unusual monument is located not far from the street. Gagarin, where a stunning view of the river opens. It is a sculpture of a scientist's Cat sitting behind a book. According to reviews, it resembles famous Pushkin's fairy tales and, unlike Soviet sculptures, is very kind and funny.
The place, according to tourists, is ambiguous. On the one hand, an excellent panorama of the city opens here, and a huge oak tree, in harmony with the legends of Pushkin, is a pair of Kotu. A huge bench has been placed nearby, where it is so pleasant to relax in the shade of foliage.
But on the other hand, the place is little visited by guests of the city and not everyone knows about it. Therefore, it is always quiet and not crowded here. But the main monuments of Kaluga are so reminiscent of the Soviet past that the Kotu sculpture stands out for its irony and goodwill, respectively, visitors will always be near it.
Production of monuments in Kaluga
Stone is an eternal material, it can withstand a variety of atmospheric and other natural influences for centuries. To keep the memory of an event orman, architects make sculptures. To honor the memory of a loved one, you can order monuments for the grave in Kaluga.
There are many companies operating in the city that are engaged not only in the production of obelisks: employees will completely ennoble the territory. The staff usually includes specialists who will help create an individual sketch expressing grief for the deceased.
Prices for monuments in Kaluga depend on the material of manufacture. You can choose granite, marble or budget, but high-strength concrete. The cost starts from 4,700 rubles. The craftsmen undertake full support, from the initial sketch to the installation of the monument and the fence.
To show respect and honor a person will help the installation of a monument. Even if it's just a small obelisk on the grave.
