The universe as an unknown and boundless world has always attracted and beckoned with undisclosed secrets.
And if once a person only dreamed of going beyond the bounds of the familiar world, then with the first flight into space, dreams began to come true. At the moment, the development of the universe is a very relevant topic. Many countries are developing various projects and investing huge funds in space exploration programs. Many cities also have monuments commemorating mankind's space achievements. There is a monument to the conquerors of space, including in Moscow. This huge monument to the history of the exploration of the universe attracts attention. It is impossible to safely pass by this building. When looking at the monument, a person is breathtaking from its grandeur and beauty.
Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy in Moscow
The exhibition complex in Moscow VDNKh is one of the fifty largest centers of this type in the world.
The territory of the complex covers an area of520 ha. It houses many tourist centers, various thematic pavilions. In addition, there are a large number of recreation areas: parks, squares, fountains, cafes. The monument to the conquerors of space is also located on the territory of VDNKh.
The number of visitors to the Exhibition from Russia and other countries of near and far abroad reaches several million people during the days of celebration. And over the weekend, the complex is visited by up to 500,000 tourists and local residents.
The exhibition of achievements of the national economy is the property of the country. Over 40 objects of the complex are recognized as monuments of cultural heritage. Every year, VDNKh hosts various festivals, international exhibitions, congresses and holidays.
Monument to the conquerors of space. Its origin story
This building was installed at the very beginning of VDNKh. The monument was opened in 1964. Its discovery took place on the 7th anniversary of the launch of the satellite. The central part of the monument has the shape of an obelisk, which is topped with a model of a space rocket.
This building reaches a height of 107 meters. Architects M. O. Barshch and A. N. Kolchin worked on it. Sculpture of the monument - A. P. Faydyshev-Krandievsky.
The monument to the conquerors of space looks very harmonious, despite its grandiose size. It resembles a rocket, striving up and leaving a trail behind it. At the base of the building is an image of the first person to fly into outer space - Yuri Gagarin. In addition to the first cosmonaut,At the base of the monument there are images of scientists, engineering and technical workers and ordinary workers - all those who helped take steps towards space exploration. In front of the monument is a statue of K. E. Tsiolkovsky. Under the base of the building is the Museum of Cosmonautics. There is also a scientific library. Everyone who visits the Monument to the Conquerors of Space in Moscow has the opportunity to talk with cosmonauts, taste food from special tubes used in zero gravity, and also practice on space simulators.
Other "space" places in Moscow
In addition to this monument, there are some more places in Moscow dedicated to space topics. These are the alley of cosmonauts leading to the monument, the memorial house-museum of academician S. Korolev, Gagarin Square, the Moscow planetarium, the monument to the developers of the first Earth satellite, the monument to V. Volkov (cosmonaut), and also the monument to the dog Laika. There are a total of nine "space" places in Moscow.
All these monuments and museums are dedicated to such an important event in people's lives as the exploration of outer space. They remind us of what a great achievement man has made.
Conclusion
The Monument to the Conquerors of Space, as well as other similar cultural heritage of the country, inspire a sense of pride. All of them are designed to glorify such a significant and grandiose event of the 20th century as a flight into space.
Earlier, this idea seemed fantastic, and few believed that such flightsturn out to be quite feasible. Now we see that this is not a fairy tale at all, but a reality. Space exploration is not yet complete, every year people carry out new projects and expand their knowledge about this mysterious and vast space.
