Great Russia is famous not only for its enviable dimensions and beautiful nature, but also for a large number of historical monuments that mark all the pages of the history of the state.
The most interesting and famous
Russian monuments attract tourists to Moscow and St. Petersburg, make passers-by throw their heads back and admire the mighty pedestals and magnificent palaces. In order to see all the monuments, you will have to spend a decent amount of time on a tour throughout the country, because significant cultural monuments are installed not only in large cities, but also in tiny "home" towns. The most famous pedestals, of course, are located in the cultural centers of Russia, Moscow and St. Petersburg, so tourists most often direct their feet there. This article will list the most famous monuments in Russia, so that those who wish can choose the most interesting and make their own tourist route in accordance with their location.
Great Kremlin:Tsar Bell
Here tourists can find two significant monuments: the Tsar Bell and the Tsar Cannon.
These monuments amaze not only with their dimensions, but also with an entertaining history of creation. The Tsar Bell was born with the light hand of Empress Anna Ioannovna. It is possible that the Empress wished to fit all her ambitions into the Tsar Bell, because when the desired size of the monument was announced, foreign masters seriously thought that the Empress deigned to joke. The desire of the Empress was taken seriously only by the Motorin family. They suffered setbacks with the creation of the bell, since the approval of the project alone took three whole years. The first casting ended in a complete collapse, which the elder Motorin could not stand. His son nevertheless brought the matter to an end, and now the Tsar Bell stands proudly above the paving stones of Red Square. However, despite the huge amount of effort expended, Moscow never heard the voice of the bell.
The Great Kremlin: Tsar Cannon
Such Russian monuments as the Tsar Cannon, located on Ivanovskaya Square, attract tourists to the Kremlin area in any season of the year.
The Tsar Cannon was installed in honor of the Russian artillery. Its mass is very impressive - almost 40 tons. It was originally created to guard the Kremlin, but then it was decided that its military power allows it to ferociously destroy the walls, and not bravely defend them from the enemy. Like many military cultural monuments of Russia, the mighty Tsar Cannon did not take part in the militaryactions, but still awes tourists and locals alike. On this occasion, they came up with a beautiful legend, which said that the Tsar Cannon nevertheless fired one shot, but not during hostilities. They say that the Tsar Cannon fired the ashes of False Dmitry, but there is no declared evidence for this assumption. In a sense, this monument has even become a household name, as even the inhabitants of the most remote hinterland have heard of it.
Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God
Some cultural monuments of Russia can boast of entire collections of legends composed in their honor. For example, people made up many stories about the Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God.
All these legends were passed from mouth to mouth, so they were constantly embellished, and now it is impossible to understand what is true and what is embellished fiction. Previously, on the site of the Temple, the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity towered. Over time, other small temples were built around it in honor of the victories of the Russian people. As a result, when about ten small churches had accumulated, Metropolitan Macarius proposed to Ivan the Terrible to build one large church in their place. The sanctuary was subjected to brutal destruction attempts several times, but they were all in vain. They banned services there, so that after some time they would be allowed again. The Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God is located in Moscow and is a must-see for those who want to find out what monuments there are in Russia and what would be really worth seeing.
Peter and Paul Fortress andPeter's history pages
St. Petersburg is famous for its culture, there are even numerous jokes about it on the net.
Visitors expect sophistication, politeness and extreme friendliness from St. Petersburg residents and are very indignant when their expectations are not met. There are many beautiful monuments of Russian culture in St. Petersburg. One of the most striking is the Peter and Paul Fortress. Tourists who dream of seeing the best architectural monuments of Russia should definitely visit it. It is located in the very center of the city and is one of the main symbols of the history of the Russian land. The construction of the city began in 1703 from the Peter and Paul Fortress, so its walls witnessed all the historical events that took place on the territory of the city of Peter. In the center of the fortress you can see the beautiful Peter and Paul Cathedral, which hides the secrets of the history of the Romanov dynasty. Near the cathedral is the Commandant's Cemetery, where many commandants of the Peter and Paul Fortress are buried.
Millennium of Russia
Monuments and sculptures of Russia amaze not only with their diversity and historical background, but also with the exceptional beauty of execution.
The Millennium of Russia monument, located in Veliky Novgorod, was erected here in honor of the millennium of the calling of the Varangians to the territory of Russia. The monument was erected in 1862, approximately in September. It is not a sin to say that this monument represents the entire history of Russia, along with its many gloriouscommanders, statesmen and representatives of the world of culture. Many patriotic Russians believe that the Millennium of Russia monument reflects the spirit of their great country. The monument itself is made in the form of a sphere-power, which is installed on a special pedestal in the form of a blagovest or a bell. Each part of this thematic monument symbolizes certain periods of Russian history, and the entire monument radiates pride for the country and symbolizes its greatness.
Manor Polivanovo: the estate of famous families
Really great monuments of Russia have appeared on the territory of this state for a very long time.
For example, the Polivanovo estate has been standing on Russian soil since 1779. Next to the estate is the Church of the Annunciation, which witnessed the entire process of building the estate. The church was built in two years, and the estate began to be erected after the completion of its construction. The estate is located in the village of the same name, which got its name thanks to the glorious noble family of the Polivanovs. For all the time of its existence, the estate changed owners many times. The Dokhturovs, S altykovs, Apraksins, Razumovskys, Davydovs and Gudovichs lived within its walls. Due to the fact that such famous families lived within the walls of the estate, the flow of tourists does not dry out here, gaining special intensity in the warm season. The Polivanovo estate is not only beautiful in itself, but also located in an extremely picturesque area on the banks of the Pakhra.
Monument to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in Moscow
In addition to the monuments glorifying the great power of Russia, there are many cultural monuments honoring the masterpieces of world cultural heritage. The monument to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson appeared in the Russian capital quite recently, in 2007.
It so happened that it was installed just when Arthur Conan Doyle's first book about the adventures of the famous detective was celebrating its 120th anniversary. Not far from the monument is the building of the British Embassy, so that tourists can, if they wish, feel the cultural authenticity of the monument. Despite this, the attentive gaze of the tourist does not escape the fact that Vasily Livanov and Vitaly Solomin are guessed in the facial features of the characters depicted on the monument. They say that all problems will disappear overnight if you sit between two characters and put your hand on Dr. Watson's notebook. Even though this belief was not justified, it is still worth trying to solve your problems so simply.
Great monuments of a great ruler
In honor of the Russian ruler Peter I, monuments were erected not only in Russia, but also in many European cities.
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The most famous monuments to Peter the Great in Russia are located in St. Petersburg. Most often, tourists visit the monument with the bright name "The Bronze Horseman", which is familiar even to those who have never been to the city on the Neva. It has been towering over the Senate Square since 1782. Of course, with the "Bronze Horseman" is connectedmany legends, in particular, about the St. Petersburg "mystical text". Because of its duality and seeming surrealism, the imagination of the Russian people has created the most incredible stories. The monument got its name thanks to the great writer Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin in accordance with his work of the same name. You can read a lot and for a long time about the monuments of Russia, but it is best to look at them with your own eyes. Words on paper cannot convey the power and majesty they radiate.
