The city of Sergiev Posad is an ancient Russian city, its history begins from the XIV century, it is known not only to residents of Russia, but also to foreign tourists. Only 50 km away from Moscow, which makes it very convenient for an excursion visit.
The city received its name in 1782 at the direction of Catherine ΙΙ, named after its founder Sergius of Radonezh. The historical, spiritual and architectural monument of Sergiev Posad, its main attraction is the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra. This is a working monastery, which is visited annually by tens of thousands of pilgrims and tourists.
The city has a huge number of memorials, memorials and monuments.
City monuments dedicated to the events of WWII
At the end of June 2017, a monument to 1941 graduates was unveiled in Sergiev Posad. This is a memorial dedicated to the beginning of World War II. The sculpture “There Was War Tomorrow” depicts a waltzing couple of a guy and a girl, school graduates.
But the monument to the graduates of 1941 in Sergiev Posad aroused indignation of the townspeople, this sculpture was considered indecent, the public was outraged by the excessive frankness of the girl's figure. The author of the monument, Evgeny Antonov, decided to finalize the sculpture due to public resonance.
It is planned by 2010 to create a memorial complex on Kuznetsov Boulevard, of which a monument should become a part.
The memorial of glory to the heroes who fell during the Second World War was opened in 1950 at the site of the mass grave of Soviet soldiers. In 1960, 259 soldiers were reburied here with honors, and in the same year a granite obelisk was erected at the burial site.
In 1977, a bowl was installed near the obelisk and the Eternal Flame was lit, which was delivered from Moscow from the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In 1978, the memorial complex was reconstructed. Set a semicircular composition with a star and a banner. The old cup of the Eternal Flame was replaced with a new one and memorial plates were fixed.
Memorial dedicated to nuclear deterrence of military aggression
The monument to the creators of the Russian military shield was opened in 2007. The majestic figure of Nicholas the Wonderworker is depicted, who holds a sword in one hand and a temple in the other. The sculpture symbolizes the unity of military valor and spirituality. Saint Nicholas the Miracle Worker is a well-known defender of all innocents in the Orthodox world, a mediator of warring parties. The author of the sculpture is S. M. Isakov. You can view the monument on Vesennyaya Street.
Monuments related to Orthodox events, saints or victims of the Orthodox faith
Saints Peter and Fevronia are especially revered in Russia, because they are the patrons of family, marriage and love. The monument in Sergiev Posad was opened on July 8, 2014 on Ilyinskaya Street. In memory of the Saints, Russia established the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity (celebrated on July 8, therefore the opening of the monument was timed to this date).
The monument to victims of the repressions was opened on Vifanskaya Street in 2012. It is a Poklonnaya Cross located on a granite pedestal of red color, in the center of which is a thorny wreath. The opening of the monument is dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the execution of Father Pavel Florensky, it is dedicated to all victims of repression and persecution. In the near future it is planned to set up a square near the monument and build a memory center for Father Pavel Florensky.
Monuments of Sergius Posad dedicated to St. Sergius of Radonezh
The monument to Sergei Radonezh in Sergiev Posad was erected in 2000. The sculptor of the monument is V. Chukharkin, and the architect is V. Zhuravlev. The sculpture of the founder of the Trinity Monastery is five meters high, he is depicted in a modest monastic robe, in his left hand holds a scroll with the rules of monastic life, and with his right hand he blesses all parishioners of the Trinity Lavra.
Location of the monument: Sergiev Posad, Aptekarsky Lane, Krasnogorodskaya Square.
In 2014, a monument to Cyril and Mary, the parents of Sergius of Radonezh, was erected in the city, it symbolizes bright and pure love, sacrificial devotion to God, children, parents and all people. The sculptural composition of the monument depicts the entire Radonezh family. There is a square next to the monument. It is located in Sergiev Posad on the avenue of the Red Army.
The monumental sculpture "Sergius and the Pigeons" was opened in June 2014 on the Pancake Hill (opposite the Holy Trinity Lavra). The sculptural composition depicts the fateful moment in the life of a famous monk, when pigeons appeared to him during evening prayer, each of them symbolizes his student. This phenomenon was regarded as having been answered by God.
The author of the monument "Sergius and the Pigeons" is the famous sculptor Maria Tikhonova.
Monuments of the city established in honor of famous citizens
In 1999, a monument to S. I. Mamontov, the director of the railway and the patron of the city, was erected on the forecourt of the city. He built the Moscow-Yaroslavl-Arkhangelsk railway at his own expense, having considered it of great importance for the state and the city.
