The news that the station square will be removedgrotesque favorite of the public, "woven" from the brooms (branches of a cocoon and weeping willow, originally - birch) flew around the eagle in 2015. It was said that his place would be a sculpture made of stone or metal. On August 3, 2016, to the 450th anniversary of the city, an expressive bronze king of the sky "settled" near the railway station, striving to fly off the balloon - the symbol of the planet Earth. A new monument to the eagle in Orel reaches four meters in height.
Former business card of the settlementwas perceived by viewers in different ways. Big-eared bird from willow twigs, as if descended to human fuss, admired its majesty alone, and outraged others with a strange guise. The latter could not understand why the creepy species was ranked among the proud family of hawks. Is it supposed to meet and see off the guests fanned by the military and labor glory of the region? Whatever they say, but the unusual appearance of the character was a success.
Неоднозначный памятник орлу в Орле сотворил master of the topiary sculpture Vasily Antropov, who once moved here from the capital of Khakassia. Abakanets is the "parent" of another city attraction - elephants in the city park. The children are delighted with the green giants. The management of the institution even intended to give them "passports" (to establish nameplates with nicknames).
Sounded popular wishes instead of vulnerable lawn grass to fill the surrounding territory with decorative stones. While, in a fit to approach the figures, the boys and girls trample down the living carpet.
However, let us return to the theme "Monuments of the Eagle" (descriptionwhich the local guides get fantastic). A bronze flyer on a ball near the station was created by a sculptor from Kursk, Yuri Kireev. Now it is the pride of the city. As if there were no months when black clouds of danger were hanging over the willow "old man", and the inhabitants of the region were stirred in a single wave of protest.
I remember that the old monument to the eagle in Orel causeda barrage of discussions in social networks. The agitated people were beating the alarm: "The feathered Central Russian beauty is very popular among tourists! According to his fame, he is ahead of the only monument in Russia dedicated to writer Nikolai Leskov, a native of Orel province! And suddenly remove ?! Never!"
A gift product, which is based onan unforgettable image? And photographs, on which a proud hero, even if not too elegant, is captured in various angles? A mug with a talking image? And a myriad of magnets, decorative plates, from which a formidable predator looks?
Local designers objected:all this does not go to any comparison with the defects of the statue. The statue of the eagle in Orel - this unforgettable crown of "straw creativity" - does not just spoil the view of the square, but it hinders the survey: it is impossible to admire the Palace of Culture of railway workers because of it. A miracle is simply necessary to "deport"! Among the opponents were found those who argued: and a more aesthetic sign does not fit into the architectural appearance of the place where the flower bed was initially envisaged.
To reverse the situation of the public and notIt was possible: the beginner "has arrived". The former (from twigs) was installed wherever anyone "enters" in the 909th quarter sees it. There is an opinion that the movement almost deprived the figure of greatness and glory. It is quiet, peaceful. A sort of pretty heart retro.
Most of the townspeople and visitors are:retaining the zest, the authorities acted wisely. Recycling the past is easy, but is it always necessary? Careful attitude towards the past, as a rule, is much better than "sweeping" innovations. Breaking is not about building.
Будучи в теме «топиарных» коллизий, некоторые travelers do not know: there is another monument "Eagle". In Orel, its address is known to many: Kromskoe shosse, 4, MEGACOMPLEX Shopping Center "GRINN". The sculptural group is located near the cafe "Boyarskoe".
Этот памятник орлу в Орле высотой пять метров.The author is the same - Yuri Kireev (the inspirer of the "eagle undertakings" - businessman Nikolai Greshilov). The structure was installed on April 28, 2016, on the eve of the 450th anniversary of the ancient fortress (the date of the foundation of the Eagle - 1566, the birthday of the city is celebrated on August 5).
According to legend, Ivan the Terrible went round the borderstate and made a stop at the confluence of the rivers Oka and Orlik. The place had the great prince in the soul. From the oak, destined for the citadel, the eagle took off during the felling. Thus the name of the famous settlement of Russia was born. The story formed the basis of the composition "Eagle-Founder": the master of the sky holds a letter in his talons, next to two servicemen of the Tsar (archers). Impressive sight.
Однако многие туристы отдают предпочтение "Eagle-anniversary". On a wave of comparisons assure: the building of the station itself is like a bird ready to rush into high blue. And what, it is romantic! Next to it is a clean square where you need a brand new tile covering. The modern city is being improved. New attractions to him to the face!
