Mikhail Krug - famous singerRussian chanson and one of the most famous natives of Tver among all our contemporaries. This talented musician died tragically in 2002. Despite All-Russian fame and recognition, Mikhail Vladimirovich Vorobyov (better known under the creative pseudonym Mikhail Krug) was buried in his homeland, in the city of Tver. Most of the inhabitants of the Tver region are proud of their famous countryman. A monument to Mikhail Krug is also installed in the same city.
A great man - a worthy memory!
Immediately after the death of the king of Russian chansonrelatives created a fund to raise funds for the installation of a memorial sculpture. The project was led by the elder sister of Mikhail - Olga Medvedeva. In 2003, a place was already chosen in Tver where a sculpture should be installed. And on December 19 of the same year they even laid a memorial stone in the foundation of the future statue. But the monument to Mikhail Krug appeared much later. It should be noted that residents of the city reacted differently to the construction of the sculptural composition. Many intellectuals were against such a monument. Nevertheless, the great musician had more admirers than detractors, and the monument was erected.
The creation and grand opening of the sculpture
Эскиз будущей скульптурной композиции – это the creation of the producer of the last album of the Circle, Vadim Tsyganov. The main sculptor of the project is Andrey Smirnov. The monument to Mikhail Krug was solemnly opened in 2007, it was installed on the site of the initial laying of the memorial stone. Interestingly, near the monument there is no plaque or inscription representing the sculpture to the viewer. The fact is that the Circle already knows everything, and no one will have any questions or doubts as to who the sculpture represents.
Mikhail Krug monument: photo and description
The sculptural composition is made of bronze.Its approximate total weight is about 250 kg. What does the monument to Mikhail Krug look like? The sculptural composition consists of a bench, and on it sits the chansonnier himself. Mikhail is wearing a shirt unbuttoned on the top buttons, with his hands he rests on the neck of the guitar standing between his legs, and his hat lies next to him on the bench. The bench is long enough, and if desired, everyone can sit next to the king of chanson for a memorable photo. As a close person of Michael worked on the sculpture, he managed to convey his facial features and realistic manner quite realistically. The circle in this sculpture is recognizable, according to the confessions of relatives and friends, the monument turned out to be “just as alive”.
Where is the landmark?
The sculptural composition dedicated to MichaelCircle, located in the center of Tver. In this place come not only fans of the musician, but also people who are not fond of this genre and love very different songs. The monument to Mikhail Krug is an address in the city of Tver has the following: Radishchev Boulevard, 21. Interesting fact - this sculpture composition belongs to the class of landscape gardening sculptures. Accordingly, architects were not involved in the work on this monument. Disputes about the legality and the need to install this sculpture were and are conducted not only at the level of the inhabitants. Many local officials and representatives of various cultural communities have publicly expressed their opinions on this fact, and these statements often differ from each other.
Interesting facts about the sculptural composition
Although the monument has not yet marked itsthe first decade, he had already been attacked several times by vandals. Once the sculpture was torn off the guitar, and another time the whole composition was painted in different colors. After each assassination attempt, the monument was quickly restored, and today residents and guests of the city can admire it in its original form. According to many citizens, the monument to Mikhail Krug (Tver) has some mystical properties. It is believed that if you sit on the bench next to the king of chanson and make a wish, focusing on your thoughts, it will come true.
Monument at the grave of Michael the Circle
Not everyone knows that the famous poet and musicianburied in his homeland, and not like many famous people in the capital of Russia. The grave of Mikhail Krug is located in the Dmitrovo-Cherkassky cemetery of the city of Tver. Find the last shelter of the great chanson quite easy. The burial is located near the entrance to the churchyard, and each employee of the cemetery will tell you how to get to it. On the grave of the Circle year-round many fresh flowers. Fans of the king of chanson come here from all over the country in order to honor the memory of his idol. And this is not surprising, since for many of our compatriots, Mikhail Krug was and remains the most beloved performer.
The monument at the cemetery is distinguished by simplicity andconciseness. This is a large black granite cross, a plate with a medium-sized photograph, a volume inscription “Circle” of the same material and engraving under the stage name “Michael”. You can get to the Dmitrovo-Cherkassky cemetery from the city’s railway station by minibus number 52. Its final destination is the main entrance to the churchyard, where you can buy flowers, wreaths and other ritual accessories all year round. Be sure to visit the grave of Mikhail Krug during his trip to Tver, if you care about the work of this person!
