Throughout its history, Ryazan has experienced various events, including major upheavals and great victories. The memory of the heroic past of this region is reflected in historical monuments and memorial complexes. They are dedicated to numerous battles and battles, from the Tatar-Mongol invasion to the participation of the Ryazan people in the local wars of the past century.
By the number of famous figures of culture, science, military affairs, born or worked in the Ryazan region, the region is among the leaders in the country. Among the famous names - A. V. Aleksandrov, S. A. Yesenin, M. E. Saltykov-Shchedrin, K. E. Tsiolkovsky. Monuments to these great people adorn city streets and squares. In recent years, amusing sculptures have appeared in Ryazan that have already managed to fall in love with the townspeople - "Pig-piggy bank", "Mushrooms with eyes", "Girl with a tablet".
Historical and modern monuments of Ryazan
List, photo with names and descriptions of popular monuments of the city.
Victory Monument
The military memorial complex, installed on Victory Square, was created over 20 years, from 1965 to 1985. It consists of a sculptural group depicting the unity of the front and rear, a 70-meter horizontal stele, a high obelisk with the Order of Victory, memorial plates with the names of the Ryazan heroes and the Eternal Flame. Group of authors - B. Gorbunov, N. Istomin, N. Sidorkin. In 2009, the restoration of the monument was carried out.
Monument to Evpatiy Kolovrat
A monumental sculpture depicting a Russian hero riding a reared horse was created using folk funds and installed on Pochtovaya Square. The voivode became famous in the battle with the Mongol-Tatar army led by Batu, who encroached on the lands of the Ryazan principality. The monument was opened in 2007. It rises on a red granite pedestal, symbolizing spilled blood. The author is A. Sedov.
Monument to Prince Oleg Ryazansky
The main decoration of the city Cathedral Square. The sculpture by Z. Tsereteli was installed on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the region's founding, in 2007. In the XIV century, during the reign of Oleg, the Ryazan principality reached the peak of development. The prince pursued a flexible and far-sighted policy in relation to the Moscow and Lithuanian principalities and the Golden Horde. He defended the independence of his lands and helped his neighbors fight enemies.
Monument to George the Victorious
A grandiose monument in honor of the defender of all the military was erected at the fountain, on Victory Boulevard, in 2005. It is a snow-white stele 22 meters high, crowned with an equestrian sculpture of St. George with a spear piercing a snake. The base of the monument from 4 sides is decorated with bas-reliefs on the theme of the heroic deeds of the Ryazan people, from the time of Evpatiy Kolovrat to the present day. The author is the artist V. Klykov.
Monument to S. Yesenin
It was erected on the banks of the Trubezh River, not far from the Ryazan Kremlin. The authors of the sculptural composition were A. Kibalnikov and R. Begunts. The poet is depicted up to the waist, his bronze figure seems to grow out of the bowels of the earth. At the same time, he recites poetry with inspiration, arms outstretched wide. The pedestal is made of rare gray-green granite. The favorite trees of the poet-lyric poet - birches, maples, rowan trees - surround the monument.
Monument to M.D.Skobelev
A bronze bust of a prominent Russian military leader, participant in the war with the Turks, heroic liberator of Bulgaria was installed on Novoselov Street in 1995. The monument rises on a 2-meter pedestal. The authors of the project are B. Gorbunov and V. Sytykh. In the Ryazan province, in the village of Spasskoye, there was the family estate of Mikhail Skobelev, which he often visited. Today there is a memorial complex and a museum there.
"Mushrooms with eyes"
A cheerful sculpture, clearly illustrating the popular saying about mushrooms with eyes in Ryazan, has been decorating the Lower City Garden since 2013. Her sketch, created by A. and P. Gorbunovs, won the competition for the best symbol of the regional center. The height of the sculpture is 120 cm. In addition to a family of charming mushrooms, it also depicts plants, insects and small animals that can be found in the Ryazan forests.
Monument to I.P. Pavlov
Located on the square in front of the Regional Philharmonic. Opened in 1949. Ivan Pavlov is a world-renowned scientist, the first Nobel laureate from Russia. The monument was created by artist M. Manizer and architect A. Dzezhkovich. The authors portrayed the scientist in full growth, in a strict suit, leaning on a cane. The bronze monument is erected on a high pedestal. One of the streets of Ryazan is named after Ivan Pavlov.
Monument to K. Tsiolkovsky
The monument to a prominent scientist, a native of the Ryazan region, the founder of world cosmonautics was opened in 1982. The future inventor was born in the village of Izhevsk, where his museum was created. The monument is made of bronze, rises on a pedestal of Ural granite. Around there is a square with blue spruce trees. The authors of the sculpture are Oleg and Nina Komovy. The street on which the monument was erected bears the name of K. Tsiolkovsky.
Monument to N. N. Chumakova
The monument to the woman mayor, installed in 2013, is a sign of recognition of her great services to Ryazan and the whole country. For 23 years she headed the city executive committee, and this time became an era of rapid development of the regional center. Schools, hospitals, hotels, railway and bus stations, sports complexes, cinemas, a bridge across the Oka and other facilities were built. The monument is located on Pervomaisky Avenue. The sculptor is B. Gorbunov.
"Students"
Anyone who sees this couple sitting on a bench and burying themselves in a synopsis, it becomes immediately clear to whom the sculpture is dedicated. The authors portrayed famous characters from the legendary comedy of L. Gaidai - Shurik and Lida. They are conveniently located in a park on the territory of Ryazan University. Those who wish can sit down and take a picture next to their favorite characters. The sculpture was installed in 2015.
Monument to M. Saltykov-Shchedrin
The ceremonial opening of the memorial bust took place in 2008. The author is the artist I. Cherapkin. The famous writer not only lived in Ryazan, but was also vice-governor for several years, and at one time the manager of the Treasury. At the same time, he was engaged in publishing a newspaper, was a trustee of the city library, and initiated the creation of a theater. It was in Ryazan that the first satirical stories came out from the author's pen.
Monument to V.F.Margelov
The bronze figure of the great man, "paratrooper No. 1", the legendary general of the army was installed in 2013 on the square of the same name, not far from the Airborne Forces school. Authors - B. Gorbunov and A. Kubasov. The initiators of the creation of the monument were members of the "Officers of Russia" organization. Vasily Margelov is depicted in military uniform, above him is an arch, stylized as one of the main attributes of a paratrooper - the canopy of a parachute.
Memorial to the Ryazan soldiers who died in local wars
Erected in the public garden on Margelov Square. Korolkov. The opening took place in 2001. Since 1947, the military of the Ryazan region took part in more than 30 local conflicts and wars. This memorial is dedicated to those who did not return alive or are missing. It is made in the form of a ring, which is held by granite columns. Plates with the names of the fallen soldiers are installed between them. Inside the ring is the eternal flame.
Monument to V.I.Lenin
The first monument to Vladimir Lenin on the eponymous square, the former Novobazarnaya, was installed in 1937. It was made of reinforced concrete and stood for 20 years. In 1957 it was replaced by a bronze monument by M. Manizer and E. Rogozhin. In 1993, the monument to the leader was dismantled, and a wooden cross took its place. However, a few years later, the sculpture was returned to its original place, where it still stands today.
Monument to A. Alexandrov
Installed on the street of the Soviet Army, in the park of the same name. The opening date is 2014.The sculptor of the project is A. Taratynov. Alexander Alexandrov is called the composer who penetrated deeply into the melody of war. Many of his songs have become real symbols of the war era. And also the famous native of the Ryazan land is known as the creator of the legendary ensemble of the armed forces and one of the authors of the Russian anthem.
Monument to V. Aksenov
The bust of a native of the Ryazan region, cosmonaut, inventor, Hero of the Soviet Union was installed in his lifetime in 2011. The creators are P. Gorbunova and E. Orlova. Vladimir Aksenov himself took part in the opening ceremony of the monument. In 1976-1980, he visited space 2 times as a flight engineer. Subsequently, he took part in the preparation of crews for flights, defended his thesis, led various organizations.
Monument to M. Ulyanova and V. Ulyanov
The sculptural composition is located on the territory of the Upper City Garden. It is installed on a small pedestal and depicts little Volodya Ulyanov together with his mother, Maria Alexandrovna. Together they enthusiastically read the book. There is a playground with swings nearby. It is noteworthy that this is the only monument to V. Lenin in childhood, which is located outside the Ulyanovsk region.
"Airplane Tu-16"
The monument was erected near the airfield at the entrance to the military town. He appeared here in 1990. One of the main bombers of the 50-80s of the last century is fixed in a position that simulates take-off. The length of the aircraft is 34.8 meters, the height is 10.4 meters, the maximum speed is 1050 km / h. The model of this aircraft was in operation for about 40 years, dozens of its modifications were created. On the basis of the Tu-16, the Tu-104 airliner was developed.
Monument to the Soviet-Polish Brotherhood in Arms
The grandiose 19-meter composition of bronze and granite, symbolizing the Katyusha volleys, was opened in 1983. On its background, figures of Russian and Polish soldiers are depicted, raised above the ground to a height of 3.5 meters. The memorial is dedicated to the formation of the Polish infantry division near Ryazan in 1941-42. Its authors were a team of Soviet and Polish specialists. The composition was installed in the park of the Prioksky microdistrict.
Monument to the Ryazan soldiers who participated in the Patriotic War of 1812
In 2013, a memorial sign was erected on the embankment. It looks like a marble stele, the top of which is crowned with a two-headed eagle. The authors of the project are A. Anisimov and A. Buslakov. In 1812, more than 20 thousand Ryazan militias were called up to the war. As part of the regular troops, they reached Paris, for their heroism, many were awarded awards. Also in Ryazan, hospitals for the wounded were located, the townspeople received refugees.
"Piggy bank"
A funny bronze sculpture appeared in Ryazan in 2014. They installed it on Yesenin Street, near the building of one of the banks in the city, in honor of his 25th birthday. The weight of the sculpture is 600 kg, it was cast in Vladimir. The pig's piglet is made in the form of a 5-kopeck coin of 1989 issue, on the sides are engraved sayings about money, and on the front of a small pedestal there is an offer to rub a piglet for good luck.
"Girl with a tablet"
A funny urban sculpture dedicated to the age of total information and modern gadgets can be seen on Münster Street. It was installed near the central entrance to the hotel complex "Old City". A young graceful girl shyly sat down on the very edge of the bench, and enthusiastically runs her finger across the tablet. The sculpture is popular with the townspeople. Next to it you can sit down to rest, take a picture.
Monument to the victims of the Chernobyl disaster
Every year on April 26, the townspeople gather for a rally in order to honor the memory of the victims of the terrible tragedy that happened in Chernobyl in 1986. 2.5 thousand residents of Ryazan took part in the elimination of its consequences. The memorial sign was erected in 2011 in the square on the square of Baku commissars. It is made in the form of a black marble cube, from which gray granite tiles radiate in the form of rays in all directions.
Monument to A.S. Pushkin
For the first time, a park sculpture made of plaster and concrete, depicting a Russian poet, was installed in 1957 in a public garden next to the Palace of Children's Art, on Yesenin Street. In the early 2000s, the monument was reconstructed with the support of the city administration and public education department. The author of the restoration was the sculptor from Moscow V. Vilkov. The pedestal was also renewed and a metal fence was made.
Monument to V. Molodtsov
A bust of a native of Ryazan region, Hero of the Soviet Union, brave leader of the Odessa underground group during the Second World War, captain of state security V. Molodtsov was installed in the Prioksky microdistrict, on the square of the same name. Made of bronze and granite. The authors of the monument are A. Usachenko and N. Istomin. The official opening took place in 1985. In one of the city schools, a museum of the famous hero of Ryazan is organized.
Monument to G.K.Petrov
Located in a public garden on Pervomaisky prospect. The authors were L. Kerbel, N. Sidorkin and G. Lebedev. Opening date - 1981. Made of red granite and installed on a massive pedestal. Grigory Petrov is known as the organizer of the Ryazan militia in 1917, an experienced military leader who commanded the Southern Army and then the Caucasian Front. One of the Baku commissars arrested and executed in 1918 in Turkestan.
Monument to F. Poletaev
A huge stele of red granite with a high-relief portrait of Fyodor Poletaev and warm words addressed to him is installed on the street of the same name. Also on the plate is the hero's hand gripping the barrel of a weapon. The legendary native of the Ryazan Territory became famous for his military exploits in 1941-45 on the territory of the USSR and Italy, where he fought with the Germans as a volunteer. The authors of the monument were V. Tsigal and L. Golubovsky.
Monument to V. Utkin
The Ryazan people erected the monument to the famous countryman, honorary citizen of the city in 1984. A prominent Soviet scientist, academician, doctor of technical sciences Vladimir Utkin took part in the development of the most modern launch vehicles, strategic missile systems, scientific and defense satellites and other spacecraft. The monument is located in the park named after the scientist.
Monument in honor of the Battle of the Vozha in 1378.
The legendary battle on the Vozha River ended with the victory of the Russian troops over the Golden Horde conquerors. It served as an important prerequisite for the Battle of Kulikovo and the beginning of the unification of Russia. In memory of this event, a cross and a monument depicting the disposition of troops during the battle were erected. Every year at this place, 50 km from Ryazan, on the territory of Glebov Gorodishche, an ethnofestival with fairs and a reconstruction of the battle is held.
