Huge Russia is famous not only for its enviable dimensions and beautiful nature, but also for a large number of historical monuments that mark all pages of the history of the state.
The most interesting and famous
Monuments of Russia attract tourists to Moscow and St. Petersburg, make passersby throw their heads back and admire the mighty pedestals and magnificent palaces. In order to see all the monuments, you will have to spend a decent amount of time on a tour throughout the country, because significant cultural monuments are installed not only in large cities, but also in tiny “home” towns. The most famous pedestals, of course, are located in the cultural centers of Russia, Moscow and St. Petersburg, so tourists most often direct their stops there. This article will list the most famous monuments of Russia, so those who wish can choose the most interesting and compose their tourist route in accordance with their location.
The Great Kremlin: Tsar Bell
Here tourists can find as many as two significant monuments: Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon.
These monuments impress not only with their dimensions, but also with the entertaining history of creation. The Tsar Bell was born from the light hand of Empress Anna Ioannovna. Perhaps the Empress wanted to fit all her ambitions into the Tsar Bell, because when the desired size of the monument was announced, foreign masters seriously thought that the Empress deigned to joke. The Empress’s desire was taken seriously only by the Motorins family. They suffered setbacks with the creation of the bell, since the mere approval of the project took three whole years. The first casting ended in complete collapse, which the older Motorin could not stand. His son nevertheless brought the matter to an end, and now the Tsar Bell proudly rises above the paving stones of Red Square. However, despite the huge amount of effort expended, Moscow never heard the voice of the bell.
The Great Kremlin: Tsar Cannon
Such monuments of Russia as Tsar Cannon, located on Ivanovskaya Square, attract tourists to the Kremlin area in any season of the year.
The Tsar Cannon was established in honor of Russian artillery. Its mass is very impressive - almost 40 tons. Initially, it was created to protect the Kremlin, but then it was decided that its military power allowed it to ferociously destroy walls, rather than bravely protect them from the enemy. Like many military cultural monuments of Russia, the mighty Tsar Cannon did not take part in the hostilities, but still arouses awe among tourists and local residents. On this occasion, they came up with a beautiful legend, in which it was said that the Tsar Cannon still made one shot, but not during the fighting. They say that the Tsar Cannon shot the ashes of False Dmitry, but there is no declared evidence for this assumption. In a sense, this monument has even turned into a common name, since even the inhabitants of the most remote hinterland have heard of it.
Church of the Protection of the Mother of God
Some Russian cultural monuments boast entire collections of legends composed in their honor. For example, many stories people wrote about the Church of the Protection of the Mother of God.
All these legends were passed from mouth to mouth, so they were constantly embellished, and now it is no longer possible to understand what is true of this and what is embellished fiction. Previously, on the site of the Temple towered the Church of the Trinity Life-Giving. Over time, other small churches were built around it in honor of the victories of the Russian people. As a result, when about ten small churches accumulated, Metropolitan Makarios proposed that Ivan the Terrible build one large church in their place. The sanctuary was subjected to brutal destruction several times, but all of them were in vain. Services were banned there, so that after some time they would be allowed again. The Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God is located in Moscow and must be visited by those who want to find out what monuments are in Russia and what really would be worth a look.
Peter and Paul Fortress and the pages of the history of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is famous for its culture, there are even numerous jokes about it on the network.
Visitors expect from St. Petersburg sophistication, courtesy and extreme friendliness and are very indignant when their expectations are not met. There are many beautiful monuments of Russian culture in St. Petersburg. One of the most striking is the Peter and Paul Fortress. Tourists who dream of seeing the best architectural monuments of Russia should definitely visit it. It is located in the very center of the city and is one of the main symbols of the history of Russian land. With the Peter and Paul Fortress, the construction of the city began in 1703, so its walls were witnesses to all the historical events that took place on the territory of the city of Peter. In the center of the fortress you can see the beautiful Peter and Paul Cathedral, which harbors the secrets of the history of the Romanov dynasty. Near the cathedral is located the Commandant Cemetery, where many commandants of the Peter and Paul Fortress are buried.
"Millennium of Russia"
Monuments and sculptures of Russia amaze not only with their diversity and historical background, but also with the exceptional beauty of the performance.
The monument “Millennium of Russia”, located in Veliky Novgorod, was erected here in honor of the millennium of the calling of the Varangians to the territory of Russia. The monument was erected in 1862, tentatively in September. It is not a sin to say that this monument represents the whole history of Russia, together with its many glorious commanders, statesmen and representatives of the cultural world. Many patriotic Russians believe that the Millennium of Russia monument reflects the spirit of their great country. The monument itself is made in the form of a power ball, which is mounted on a special pedestal in the form of an evangelism or a bell. Each part of this thematic monument symbolizes individual periods in the history of Russia, and the entire monument exudes pride in the country and symbolizes its greatness.
Manor Polivanovo: the estate of famous clans
The truly great monuments of Russia have long appeared on the territory of this state.
For example, the estate of Polivanovo has been standing on Russian soil since 1779. Next to the estate is the Church of the Annunciation, which was the witness of the whole process of building the estate. The church was built in two years, and the estate began to be erected after the completion of its construction. The estate is located in the village of the same name, which got its name thanks to the glorious noble family of the Polivanovs. Over the entire period of its existence, the estate changed its owners many times. Within its walls lived the Dokhturovs, Saltykovs, Apraksins, Razumovskys, Davydovs and Gudovichi. Due to the fact that such famous families lived within the walls of the estate, the flow of tourists here does not dry out, gaining special intensity in the warm season. The estate of Polivanovo is not only beautiful in itself, but also located in an extremely picturesque area on the banks of the Pakhra.
Monument to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in Moscow
In addition to the monuments glorifying the great power of Russia, there are many cultural monuments honoring the masterpieces of world cultural heritage. The monument to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson appeared in the Russian capital recently, in 2007.
It so happened that it was installed just when the first book of Arthur Conan Doyle about the adventures of the famous detective celebrated his 120th anniversary. Not far from the monument is the building of the British Embassy, so tourists can, if they wish, feel the cultural authenticity of the monument. Despite this, the attentive gaze of the tourist will not escape the fact that Vasily Livanov and Vitaly Solomin guess in the facial features of the characters depicted on the monument. They say that all problems will disappear overnight if you sit between two characters and put your hand on Dr. Watson's notebook. Even though this belief was not justified, it is still worth trying to solve your problems so simply.
