Every Russian city has its own Monument of military and labor glory. There is no such region in Russia that the war would bypass. Residents of Penza, for example, tried to help the front with their labor exploits. Many volunteered and remained on the battlefield forever.
History of Penza
The monument of military and labor glory, erected in Penza, became a tribute to the soldiers and home front workers, thanks to whom the great victory over the fascist invaders was brought closer. Citizens proudly talk about the Victory Monument, come here with their families.
Location
Monument of military and labor glory installed on Victory Square. This monument is dedicated to the labor and military exploits of the natives of Penza, as well as the Penza region, committed during that terrible war.
This place is the most popular and recognizable location of the city, a real symbol of Penza. The monument of military and labor glory is located in the center of the city, on Victory Avenue, starting from the square of the same name. The monument is located in the center of the square.
Description
The monument of military and labor glory in Penza has an unusual appearance. The monument is surrounded by five granite flights of stairs, which have a five-pointed star in the general ensemble.
Marches turned to the five main streets of the city: Lunacharsky, Lenin, Karpinsky, Communist, Pobeda.
Let's try to describe in more detail the Monument of Military and Labor Glory (Penza). The history of its appearance is closely connected with the celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the Soviet people over the fascist invaders.
The figure of Motherland with a child sitting on her left shoulder is placed on a granite pedestal on top of a hill. The child has a gilded branch in his right hand, representing the triumph of life.
The bronze figure of a warrior-defender in a raincoat is a symbol of unshakable determination. The soldier has a rifle in his hand, which adds courage and determination to the Soviet defender.
At the foot of the monument is a five-pointed metal star. It is in its center that the Eternal Flame burns. Nearby, on concrete slabs, sacred words are carved.
Features of the monument
The niche of one of the multi-stage granite marches keeps the regional Book of Memory, which contains the names of soldiers, residents of Penza, who died during the Great Patriotic War.
It was their names that were known during the opening of this memorial. During the existence of the Soviet Union, a guard of honor stood guard around this monument roundday.
At the moment, such a guard of honor is put up only on public holidays, important dates. Be sure to see people in military uniform near the Eternal Flame on Victory Day, Defender of the Fatherland Day, Day of Memory and Sorrow. On May 9, a solemn rally is held, and a military procession takes place annually.
Currently, the Orthodox chapel of Michael the Archangel is located near the memorial.
The author of this monument is St. Petersburg sculptor Valentin G. Kozenyuk. A native of the Penza region, sculptor Nikolai Teplov took part in the work on the ensemble. Supervised the work on the creation of the monument G. D. Yastrebenetsky, Honored Worker of the RSFSR.
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the great Victory over the Nazis, restoration work was carried out on the square, the reconstruction of the monument was completed.
Conclusion
Penza residents are justifiably proud of their monument. It is here, on Victory Square, that various concerts are held. This place is a must for honeymooners.
The image of the Motherland was not chosen by chance, because it personifies the symbol of a simple Russian woman who gave her strength to bring the Victory closer, sent her sons, her husband to the front, and dutifully waited for their return home.
A child in the arms of a mother has become the personification of the continuation of life, despite all the hardships, hardships and death of people on the battlefields during the war. The authors of this monument in their work tried to show that the warriora soldier acting as a protector will save not only the mother, but all the children at any cost, preventing the enemy from occupying our country again.
The monument looks so convincing that the townspeople are not afraid of a repetition of the terrible tragedy that claimed the lives of millions of peaceful Soviet citizens.
