Own Monument of military and labor glorythere is in every Russian city. There is no such region in Russia, which would be avoided by the war. Residents of Penza, for example, tried to help the front with their labor exploits. Many left as volunteers and remained forever on the battlefield.
Monument of military and labor glory, erected inPenza, became a tribute to the soldiers and workers of the rear, thanks to which the great victory over the fascist invaders was approached. The townspeople proudly talk about the Victory Monument, come here with their families.
The monument of military and labor glory is set onVictory Square. This monument is dedicated to the labor and military exploits of the natives of Penza, as well as the Penza region, committed during that terrible war.
It is this place that is the most popular andrecognizable location of the city, a real symbol of Penza. The monument of military and labor glory is located in the center of the city, on Victory Avenue, starting at the square with the same name. The monument is in the center of the square.
The monument of military and labor glory in Penza has an unusual appearance. The monument is surrounded by five staircase granite marches, which have a five-pointed star in the general ensemble.
Turned marches to the five main streets of the city: Lunacharsky, Lenin, Karpinsky, Communist, Victory.
Let's try to describe in detail the Monument of military and labor glory (Penza). The history of his appearance is closely connected with the celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the Soviet people over the fascist conquerors.
The figure of Motherland, which has a child sitting on its left shoulder, is placed on a granite pedestal on top of a hill. The child in his right hand has a gilded branch that embodies the triumph of life.
The bronze figure of the defending warrior in the cape is a symbol of unshakable determination. In the hand of the soldier there is a rifle, which adds to the Soviet defender masculinity and determination.
At the foot of the monument is a five-pointed metal star. It is in its center that the Eternal Flame is burning. Near, on the concrete slabs, are carved sacred words.
The niche of one of the multistage granite marches stores the regional Book of Memory, which lists the names of the soldiers, residents of Penza, who died during the Great Patriotic War.
It was their names that were known during the opening of this memorial. In the days of the Soviet Union, the guard of honor stood guard 24 hours a day.
At the moment, they present such an honorableguard only on public holidays, important dates. Necessarily at the Eternal Flame on Victory Day, Defender of the Fatherland Day, Day of Remembrance and Grief, the inhabitants of the city see people in military uniform. On May 9, a solemn meeting is held, a military procession takes place every year.
Currently, near the memorial is the Orthodox Chapel of Michael the Archangel.
The author of this monument is the St. Petersburgsculptor Valentin Grigorievich Kozenyuk. A native of the Penza region, sculptor Nikolai Teplov, took part in the work on the ensemble. Supervised work on the creation of the monument GD Yastrebenetsky, Honored figure of the RSFSR.
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory over the Nazis, restorations were carried out on the square, the monument was reconstructed.
Residents of Penza are rightfully proud of their monument. It is here, on Victory Square, various concerts are held. This place is a must for visiting the newlyweds.
The image of Motherland was chosen not accidentally because hepersonifies the symbol of a simple Russian woman who gave her strength to approach the Victory, sent her sons, her husband, to the front, and submissively waited for them to return home.
The child in the arms of the mother became the personificationcontinuation of life, despite all the hardships, deprivations and death of people on the battlefields during the war. The authors of this monument in their work tried to show that a soldier serving as a defender at any cost will save not only the mother, but also all children, not allowing the enemy to occupy our country anymore.
The monument looks so convincing that the townspeople do not fear the repetition of that terrible tragedy that claimed the lives of millions of peaceful Soviet citizens.
