Monument "Friendship of Peoples" (Izhevsk, Republic of Udmurtia)

Monument "Friendship of Peoples" (Izhevsk) also knowunder the title "Forever with Russia". It was built in honor of the 400th anniversary of the entry of Udmurtia into the Russian Federation in 1972. It is a symbol of the republic and of Izhevsk in particular. We learn many interesting facts about it from the article.

Majestic sculpture

Numerous and interesting historical monumentsIzhevsk. One of the many outstanding attractions is precisely this composition, which rises to an altitude of 46 m. ​​There are two pylons. They symbolize the republic and the country respectively (Udmurtia and Russia). Izhevsk became part of the territory of the Russian Federation. In the middle you can see a large number of gilt reliefs made of metal.

Thus, the image is transmitted to the imaginationlife, which lived the workers and peasants. 2008 was the moment when celebrating the 450th anniversary of the unification of the two powers. Then the monument "Friendship of Peoples" (Izhevsk) was very popular. In order to present it to people in the best possible form, it was decided to reconstruct the monument, as well as the surrounding area. Now the statue is highlighted with the onset of twilight.

Beautiful and beautiful land

A beautiful city once filled itsterritory of Russia. Izhevsk is picturesque: there is a pond on the bank of which this building is located. Near the pond there is a ladder made of yellow stone, on it you can go down to the quiet rustling waves. Also here you can come along a pedestrian path covered with tiles, which starts near the square, which is central. It is through her every day that many people who live in Izhevsk pass.

Coming to the monument, everyone is interested anddesire to learn more about it. If you come closer to the statue, you can see that the monument "Friendship of Peoples" (Izhevsk) on its pylons on both sides of the bottom contains inscriptions. They are executed in the Udmurt and Russian languages. The written lines praise the friendship between the nations, so strong and strong that it becomes a brotherly bond.

Prerequisites for the creation of the monument

Monument "Friendship of Peoples" (Izhevsk) arose in the mindsdesigners as a plan in 1958, when the 400th anniversary of the unification of Udmurtia and Russia wanted to make a special holiday surprise for citizens. We decided to build this grandiose monument, which later became a symbol of the unity of two groups of citizens. For a long time not a mite, laid the stone-symbol, which was on the point where now stands the Hall of Fame.

However, from words to deeds passed already in the late 60's. The organizers wanted the statue to be 52 meters high. It presupposed the presence of four sculptures, symbolizing universal peace, equality of people, fruitful work and steps towards modernity. However, the Soviet Union's aviation had its own requirements, according to which it would be necessary to install lights on the structure reaching a height of 50 m, which would warn flying aircraft about the existence of such a high construction. The monument of Friendship of Peoples (Izhevsk) would then not look as impressive, beautiful and impressive as the developers intended.

Decision

It was necessary to sacrifice a high relief, whichdepicted modernity. Thus, the height was reduced to 46 meters, which allowed not to impose unnecessary responsibility. In addition, from the very beginning two low steles were to be involved in the construction, they were an integral part of the monument. They wanted to decorate with mosaics of different colors, made of smalt.

Figures on them were to be narrated abouthistorical events that took place in Udmurtia. The drawings were approved in Moscow. However, the absence of steels can be explained by the very banal circumstance that arose before the developers: there was not enough money.

It's curious to know

• The unofficial name of this item isthe phrase "Skiing Kulakova". The fact is that the shape of its monument is similar to a vertically standing inventory for driving on snow. It was discovered precisely when G. Kulakova glorified her city at the Olympic Games, bringing the first three places. In the same year, the competition was held in Sapporo.

• The sculpture was nominated on behalf of Izhevsk for participation in the contest "Seven Wonders of Russia", as well as the famous museum named after M. Kalashnikov.

• An image of a monument wrapped incanvases-symbols of Udmurtia and Russia, is the main element of the emblem, dedicated to the 450th anniversary of the entry of Udmurtia into Russia. In addition, it contains an image used during the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the city.

• The popular belief says that you need to ask three times about something, while looking at the statue and the pond. After that, thoughts will clear up in your head, and you will find the right solution to the problem question.

Interesting share

May 9 Izhevsk celebrates Victory Day, like manycity ​​of the Russian Federation. Near the monument last year was laid down a time capsule. Inside are the letters that will be read in the future by the one to whom the lines are addressed. When the 100th anniversary of victory is celebrated, the papers will be seized and will reach their recipients.

Many people took part in this interestingshares. The paper was wrapped in triangles, marked the addressees and indicated the open or closed form of the message. In the first case, the content will be read and published, and in the second - delivered to the destination.

Messages are packed in polyethylene film andburied in a box for weapons, which is 1.3 meters long. It is processed by means that do not allow paper and wood to rot. The next protective layer is the sarcophagus and its cover made of granite. They will be able to find the date of closing and opening, as well as a logo symbolizing the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory.