The history of any city is conveyed not only in architecture, but also in its monuments. First of all, the city is known as the birthplace of the leader of the revolution, after whom the former Simbirsk was named. Monumental Leniniana in Ulyanovsk is the cultural heritage of the Soviet era, to which the best masters of the country are involved.
The streets of the city keep the memory of other famous people, including A. V. Suvorov, N. M. Karamzin, I. A. Goncharov and others. Along with monuments to historical figures, modern, creative, original, sometimes even unique monuments are also attractive for tourists. Walking around Ulyanovsk, you can come across a granite letter "yo", Oblomov's sofa with slippers, a Simbirsk water carrier, a student "freebie", a wind organ.
Historical and modern monuments of the city
List of popular monuments and sculptures of the city.
Obelisk of Eternal Glory
The central and most memorable element of the memorial complex on one of the main squares of the city is the 30th anniversary of the Victory. It was opened in 1975. It is a 47-meter ribbed stele, the top of which is decorated with a volumetric stainless steel star framed by laurel branches. Nearby, the Eternal Flame is lit and a large-scale sculptural group is installed, depicting brave warriors. Here, in granite, the names of the heroes of Ulyanovsk are immortalized.
Monument to V.I.Lenin
Located on the main square of the leader's hometown - Cathedral Square, which until recently bore the name of Lenin. It was installed in 1940. Made of bronze and granite. Depicts V. Lenin standing in full growth and looking into the distance. With one hand, he holds a fluttering cloak, and in the other hand he squeezes a cap. The authors of the project are M. G. Manizer and V. Vitman. They were awarded the State Prize for their work. The total height of the monument is 14.5 meters.
M. Ulyanov with his son Volodya "
The opening of the monument took place in 1970 near the house-museum of V. Lenin. It is part of the Memorial Complex and a cultural monument of federal significance. The chief sculptor is P. Bondarenko. The composition is represented by the figure of little Volodya Ulyanov, leaning on the knees of his seated mother Maria Alexandrovna. She hugs her son lovingly. The figures are made of bronze, the base of the monument is of red granite. Height - 3 meters.
Monument to B. Khitrovo
In 1648, at the direction of Bogdan Khitrovo, a boyar and a gunsmith, the fortress of Sinbirsk was laid. It was on that place, 360 years later, that a monument to the founder of the city was erected, on Cathedral Square. Authors - Oleg Klyuev and Vladimir Sergienko. The sculpture was cast in bronze. It depicts B. Khitrovo on horseback and the first city dweller standing next to him with a banner in his hands. The total height of the monument together with the pedestal is 6.5 meters.
Monument to N. Karamzin
Located in the center of the park of the same name. It was opened in 1845. The figure of the muse of history is set on a high pedestal, which inspired the famous writer N. Karamzin, a native of Simbirsk, to create the “History of the Russian State”. At the base of the monument there is a bust of the historian himself, and fragments from his life are depicted on the sides. Many craftsmen worked on the monument, assembled it piece by piece. The total height of the composition is 8.5 meters.
Monument to the letter "e"
N. Karamzin was the first to use the seventh letter of the alphabet in his works. The monument is a 2-meter triangular prism made of red granite. The shape of the letter embossed on it with uneven edges and asymmetric dots completely repeats the appearance of the first "e" printed in the collection of N. Karamzin in 1796. A monument was erected in front of the library building in 2005. This is the pride and one of the symbols of Ulyanovsk.
"Adults and children killed, tortured in captivity and missing"
A modest small monument is erected in the city square, next to the Obelisk of Eternal Glory. Its grand opening took place in 2005 at the initiative of the Ulyanovsk branch of juvenile concentration camp prisoners and the Museum for the Protection of Children from Social Evil. The monument is made in the form of a sundial, placed on a pedestal with an inclined plane. A plaque with a commemorative inscription is attached to the dial.
Monument to D. Razumovsky
This monument is dedicated to the hero of our time, a lieutenant colonel of the FSB, a native of Ulyanovsk, who died during the release of hostages in Beslan in the fall of 2004. The idea of the sculptural composition belonged to the fellow soldiers of D. Razumovsky. The author Vadim Kirillov depicted a military man with a child in his arms, escaping from a hail of bandits' bullets. The hero's awards are carved on the steps at the foot of the monument. The opening took place in 2007 near the university building.
Monument to Karl Marx
The opening took place in 1921. The authors of the project - V. Schuko and S. D. Merkurov - conceived to portray K. Marx in the image of a titan of thought, and when creating the monument they took the ancient Greek Atlanteans who support the heavens as a basis. The mighty figure of Karl Marx merges with a black granite column, and on his shoulders he carries the heavy burden of the problems of all mankind. The original composition is 8.5 meters high and makes a powerful impression.
Monument to I. Goncharov
Installed in the park on the street of the same name, opposite the house where the famous writer spent his childhood. It was opened in 1965. The sculptor L. Pisarevsky depicted Ivan Goncharov sitting in an armchair and taking notes in his notebook. An interesting object appeared near the monument in 2005 - the sofa of the protagonist of the novel "Oblomov". It is made of metal-plastic in the style of the 19th century, and next to it there are Ilya Oblomov's slippers, cast by local blacksmiths.
Monument to V. Leontyeva
The monument to the popular TV presenter, the favorite of adults and children, has been decorating the park near the puppet theater since 2008. For some time V. Leontyeva lived in the Ulyanovsk region, in the village of Novoselki, where she was buried. The sculpture is made of bronze and depicts an elegant woman sitting down to rest and pensively gazing into the distance. In addition, decorative benches and a table with glasses left by "Aunt Valya" are installed nearby.
"To the heroes of the Red Army who fell in the battle for the liberation of Simbirsk on September 12, 1918"
One of the oldest monuments in Ulyanovsk. It was erected on the mass grave of soldiers and party workers who died in 1918 during the liberation of the city from the White Guards. The author of the obelisk is the architect F.E. Volsov. Made in the form of a 7-meter truncated pyramid from the Ural granite. It was opened in 1927. The eternal flame was lit at the monument in 1968. And 20 years later, plates with the names of 49 buried heroes were installed.
"Wind organ"
Located next to the Regional Philharmonic. It was created during the first festival of blacksmithing art held in Ulyanovsk. At the time of installation in 2006, it was the third such organ in the world. A characteristic property of such instruments is to make beautiful sounds in the wind. The metal structure is 8 meters high and weighs 2 tons. Today the organ does not sound, but the townspeople simply like it as a sculpture that adorns the city square.
Monument to the "Teacher"
Installed on the Teachers' Walk of Fame in the city of Ulyanovsk. The opening took place on Teacher's Day in 2007. The sculpture is placed on a small pedestal with steps. Depicts a young female teacher in a formal business suit standing at a blackboard. The only quote on the board reads: "The heart is given to children!" Behind the monument are large stands with photographs of honored educators.
Monument to A. Plastov
Installed on the boulevard of the same name in the city center.Dedicated to the famous painter, teacher, academician Arkady Plastov, a famous native of the Ulyanovsk region. He was born in the village of Prislonikha. He was often called the singer of the Soviet peasantry. Among his paintings - "Bathing Horses", "Haymaking", "Dinner of Tractor Drivers". The artist is depicted in full growth, with a brush and easel in his hands. A. Plastov's museums were established in Ulyanovsk and Prislonikha.
Monument to Simbirtzit
The deposit of rare ornamental stone simbirtzite can be found only in the territory of the Ulyanovsk region. For its translucent structure and bright sunny color, it is often called the Volga amber, and among the people - the stone sun. It is easy to process, capable of taking any shape and at the same time retaining all its properties. This is one of the main symbols of the city; a snail-shaped monument to him was erected in 2005 near the Venets hotel.
"Newspaper Boy"
One of the street thematic sculptures in Ulyanovsk. It was installed in 2013 on Lenin Street, near the Museum of the Simbirsk Printing House. Depicts a young postman with a bag on his shoulder, holding out the latest issue of the city newspaper to everyone. The original monument is one of the most beloved among the residents of the city; there are always many people who want to be photographed near it. The sculpture has one more name - "Herald Boy".
Monument to A. Suvorov
One of the most popular educational institutions in the city is the Suvorov Military School. It was at its walls, in the very center of Ulyanovsk, that a monument to the outstanding generalissimo was erected in 2011. The author was the local architect Oleg Klyuev. The three-meter bronze figure of the commander rises on a meter-high pedestal. His gaze is directed into the distance, and the frozen posture expresses a strong-willed spirit and unshakable determination.
Monument-bust to A.S. Pushkin
In Simbirsk A. Pushkin visited his friend the poet N. Yazykov. Mentions about this city can be found in some of the works of the great classic. The bust of Alexander Sergeevich, made of bronze, was presented as a gift to the inhabitants of Ulyanovsk by the author Zurab Tsereteli, and installed in the courtyard of the Museum "House of the Yazykovs". It was the management of this museum that initiated the creation of such a monument. The opening ceremony took place in 2005.
Monument to I.N.Ulyanov
It was opened in 1971, on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of I. Ulyanov, teacher and statesman, director of public schools, father of Vladimir Lenin. The monument was erected in the center of the city, next to the building of the Pedagogical University named after the famous teacher. The authors of the project are A. Klyuev and N. Medvedev. The bust of Ilya Nikolaevich was erected on a 3-meter pedestal of pink granite. A museum of I. Ulyanov was created in one of the university buildings.
Monument to I. Ya. Yakovlev
Installed on the territory of the park of the same name. Dedicated to the renowned teacher, writer and translator, philanthropist, creator of the Chuvash alphabet, the famous author of many textbooks for the Chuvash, an honorary citizen of Ulyanovsk. The mighty figure of Ivan Yakovlev is made of bronze, has a height of 2.6 meters and is installed on a small granite pedestal. The author of the project is V.P. Nagornov. The opening of the monument took place in 2006.
Monument to A. Matrosov
The legendary Red Army hero was brought up in an orphanage in Ulyanovsk. Therefore, it is in this city that a monument was erected to Alexander Matrosov on the territory of the park that bears his name. The sculpture depicts a fearless warrior at the moment of his fall on the embrasure of a German machine gun. Initially, the monument was made of plaster and installed in 1993 on the day of the soldier's death. Subsequently, it was destroyed, and in 2003 it was replaced with a metal figure.
Monument to Kolobok
Ulyanovsk is one of the settlements that are part of the interregional tourist project called "The Fairy Map of Russia". The city is considered the birthplace of Kolobok. A monument to him was opened in 2011 on Uritskogo street. The figure of a smiling, curly-haired fairytale hero is sitting comfortably on a stone. The inscription on it gives advice on what to do to attract good luck - shake hands with Kolobok, rub his cheek or leave a coin.
"Simbirsk water carrier"
The original monument-fountain was made by order of the management of the city water utility on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Simbirsk water supply system. They created a sculpture based on a real photograph of the 20s of the last century. The composition consists of a cart with a harnessed horse, a barrel of water and a figure of the water carrier itself. If you look closely, you can find a fish and a frog in the fountain. A monument was erected in 2012 near the building of Ulyanovskvodokanal.
Monument to M. Gimov
Dedicated to a fellow Ulyanovsk citizen, a statesman, a Bolshevik with an active civic position, who headed the provincial executive committee of Simbirsk in 1918-21. The bust of Mikhail Gimov is installed on a stone pedestal and erected on a pedestal faced with marble slabs. Located on the street of the same name, near the building of the Pedagogical University. Opened in 2005. The village in the Mainsky region, where he was born, is named after M. Gimov.
"The first electric flashlight"
This sculptural composition was made for the centenary of the Ulyanovsk city power grid. It was installed in 2013 near the UlGES building. The monument represents 2 figures of Simbirsk electricians, one of whom climbed the stairs and installed the first electric lantern in the city. The height of the sculpture, made of a composite anti-vandal material, is about 3 meters. It is noteworthy that the light bulb in the lantern is real, and it lights up with the onset of darkness.
Freebie Monument
It was decided to immortalize the faithful companion of students in Ulyanovsk in bronze and place it at the entrance to the academic building of the university on the embankment. The author was Dmitry Bobrovich, an artist of the local puppet theater. The freebie, as it should, flies into the window window in the form of a Sirin bird with a woman's head and chest, and in her paws she has a record book with an inscription from grateful students. The unique monument was opened in 2012.
"Simbirsk family"
One of the many thematic sculptures depicting ordinary residents of the old town of Simbirsk. A typical family of Simbirians, consisting of three people and a pet, went out for a walk along the streets of the city. The head of the family holds his wife by the arm, and in the other hand - a cane, next to him is a girl with a dog. The figures are made of polystyrene styled like metal. A sculptural group was installed near one of the houses on Lenin Street.
"On guard of law and order"
The monument to the policeman was erected in the city center, not far from the building of the regional police department Its opening in 2017 was timed to coincide with the centenary of the formation of internal affairs bodies in Russia. Created with public funds. The author of the project is Oleg Ershov. The figure of the law enforcement officer personifies the collective image of an irreconcilable fighter against crime, and also perpetuates the bright memory of all those who died at the military post.
Monument to the boy-chimney sweep
The chimney sweep profession preceded the modern fire service, so the original monument is located at the gates of the Firefighting Museum, in the historical part of the city. The boy is dressed in a uniform, with a ladder and a rope behind him, and a lantern in his hands. He seemed to sit down to rest a little after the work done. The duties of the chimney sweeps were to monitor the chimneys and clean them in time, thereby preventing the occurrence of fires.
