The tallest statue in the world was built in India. She is taller than the Motherland and the Statue of Liberty (6 photos)

The Great Patriotic War will apparently never be forgotten. The Victory was too hard for us. In every city there are either squares or parks and squares where monuments are erected to its heroes.

Woman with a sword

An entire ensemble was created on the famous Mamayev Kurgan (Volgograd). It is dedicated to those who won the Ideological and compositional center of this large structure- a sculpture that is known all over the world. It's called "The Motherland Calls!" True, not everyone is aware that it itself is not independent, but part of a triptych, but at least central.

The second part of the complex is the composition “Rear to Front”. It was completed and stands in Magnitogorsk. A worker is shown presenting a sword to a warrior. And they forged it just in the Urals. And the whole ensemble is completed by the well-known monument - “Warrior-Liberator”. Location: Berlin.

The tallest

Many are interested in the height of the “Motherland” statue in Volgograd. We answer: 85 meters, and the woman’s height is 52 m. The weight of the structure is 8000 tons. The length of the sword is 3300 cm. And it weighs no less than 14,000 kg! These are the “passport” parameters of this unique work.

In the year of completion of construction, the sculpture turned out to be the largest in the world. She was even included in the Guinness Book of Records. Compare: the Statue of Liberty rises 46 meters from the pedestal, and the height of Christ (the Redeemer) is only 38. Today, given the height of the “Motherland,” experts have given it 11th place on the list

It was a long time ago

The construction of such a memorial was given extreme importance. Everything was taken into account. And also what is the height of the “Motherland” statue. There were no restrictions either in money or in the most modern building materials. The best creators were invited. The main one here was Evgeniy Vuchetich - People's Artist of the USSR, participant in the Great Patriotic War. He has already made a wonderful army (ten years ago), which adorns Berlin's Treptower Park. Also his work is “Let us beat swords into ploughshares.” The sculpture is displayed in front of the UN building in New York.

The head of the engineering group was Nikolai Nikitin, a professor of architecture, as well as a doctor technical sciences. In the 50s he designed the buildings of Moscow State University. In the future, he will be assigned to work on Ostankino Tower. Now calculations of particular complexity were needed. Because this monument is super tall. The “Motherland” in Volgograd must be impeccable.

Vasily Chuikov, the marshal, took over the consultation from a military point of view. At the front he was nicknamed “assault commander.” It was he who commanded the 62nd Army, which did not surrender Mamaev Kurgan to the enemy. During the defense of Stalingrad, Chuikov came up with special assault groups. They suddenly broke into houses, passing through underground communications. The Germans could not even understand where this blow came from.

After the war, the marshal was rewarded for his work on the monument in an original way: he was allowed (at his request) to be buried on Mamayev Kurgan, next to those 34,505 soldiers who died defending Stalingrad. In 1982, their commander himself was buried near the “Motherland”.

The architectural and engineering group created the figure of a woman (the height of the “Motherland” statue, as we have already said, is 85 meters), who takes an impetuous, energetic step forward. In her hand is a sword raised against the invaders. the country is calling its people to fight the enemy.

Prototype of the statue

And who, I wonder, posed for the sculptor then? The candidate, Valentina Izotova, was found by chance. Now she is a pensioner, a resident of Volgograd. And then she was 26 years old. And she worked as a waitress in one restaurant. There she was seen by Vuchetich’s assistant, also the sculptor L. Maistrenko. He liked Izotova’s stern, serious face, her athletic figure, and her purposeful look. The candidacy was approved.

This work took Valentina Ivanovna two years. Be that as it may, the creative process is a complex matter. Especially considering how incredible the height of the sculpture is. “Motherland” in Volgograd really turned out to be outstanding. People come from everywhere to look at it and pay tribute to the defenders of the country. At night, the light of powerful spotlights falls on the monument (the height of the “Motherland” is truly amazing) and the impression is very strong.

Interesting fact. When we decided to develop the design of the flag and the region, we decided to take the silhouette as a basis. There were no other opinions. And on the postage stamp of the GDR, issued in 1983, there is the same image.

Not an easy job

When you visit this place, you understand the full significance of those battles. For more than four months (more precisely, 140 days), there were bloody, brutal battles for just one point - height No. 102. And every piece of this land is still dangerous. Although more than 70 years have passed since there are no more shots or volleys here, people still find shells on the hill today that did not explode then. That is why this territory was chosen to perpetuate the feat of people.

Construction of the unusual monument (the height of the “Motherland” is very large) began in 1959, in the spring. Completed in the fall of 1967. That is, the work went on for more than eight years. First, laying the concrete foundation. A base box was placed on top. The builders intended to cover the pedestal with stones. But an order came from Secretary General Khrushchev, and 150 thousand tons of earth were poured on top in order to further strengthen the foundation. Therefore, today the top of the mound is imported.

Under the sculpture (the height of the “Motherland” is amazing) lies a thick (one and a half meters) slab and another base of 16 meters.

Smaller layout

When it was the turn of the woman’s figure, they cast it right here on the hill. How could it be otherwise, if the height of the “Motherland” statue in Volgograd is extremely large! But a scaled-down (exactly ten times) model stood nearby. And so, gradually, looking at the stencil, they poured tier after tier. This is how the “woman” was collected. Cars with cargo arrived here around the clock. Everything was done very efficiently. The concrete, for example, was taken exactly the same as that allocated for the Volga hydroelectric power station. And the fillers for it were also chosen most carefully.

But now the whole figure is ready. Then they grabbed their heads. True, they cast it separately. And they lifted me up by helicopter. There was no other way to do it. The height of the “Motherland” did not allow it.

I had to work a lot with the sword. At first it was made of stainless steel, sheathed with durable pieces (made of titanium). However, it swayed and rattled loudly in the wind. That is why in 1972 this weapon was removed and another steel structure was installed.

Restoration

Restoration activities were carried out in 1972 and 1986. Five years ago we were engaged in ensuring his safety. After all, the height of the “Motherland” monument in Volgograd is, to say the least, decent. She's huge! And over time, everything changes, ages, weakens. And this is even despite the fact that the thickness of the reinforced concrete walls of the monument is 25-30 cm. Inside, it is assembled from large individual cells. The frame, while rigid in itself, is still supported by 119 cables made of durable metal. And they constantly experience powerful tension.

The heaviest sword with its simply fabulously gigantic size swayed from the wind. And where it was attached to the woman’s hand, excessive tension arose. The design of the sword became deformed over time. So we worked on this problem as well.

Sliding Down

Since the height of the “Motherland” is great, and the figure stands on clay soil, which is slowly but invariably sliding towards the Volga, experts sounded the alarm. After all, the statue may collapse. It has already shifted by 214 mm. And this is almost 80 percent of what was allowed by initial calculations. But experts say the planned strength has not yet been exhausted.

This project was conceived for a deviation of 272 mm. And its base was slightly deformed. In total, the norm was only 90 mm. After the next restoration, the monument will last a long time.

You can safely call this art of the highest level, literally and figuratively. Since ancient times, statues have been a way for people to show their devotion to religion or to commemorate a significant historical figure. Obviously, the bigger the statue, the greater its grandeur, so here are the top 10 tallest statues in the world. Perhaps you have already visited the places listed below and the sculptures made an indelible impression on you, please share your experience.

For example, I was, of course, in Moscow and saw the Monument to Peter the Great, and also in New York I took pictures with the Statue of Liberty; I have plans to visit Rio de Janeiro and climb to the Statue of Christ the Redeemer.

10. Christ the Redeemer Statue with outstretched arms is located on the top of Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, is a symbol of the city and Brazil as a whole. The height of one of the most famous statues in the world is 38 m.

9. Monument-sculpture "Motherland", is located in Kyiv on the banks of the Dnieper, rises 62 m into the sky and is 102 meters tall including the pedestal.

8. Statue “The Motherland Calls!”, standing in the Russian city of Volgograd, is dedicated to the “Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad.” Overall height monument 85 m. The statue is an image of the Motherland calling its sons to fight the enemy.

7. Statue of Liberty(illuminating the world) is perhaps the most famous sculpture in the world, often called the symbol of the United States. The copper statue is located on Liberty Island in New York, its height is 93 m including the base.

6. Sculptural Monument to Peter I in Moscow. The monument is 98 m high, made of bronze and stainless steel, installed on artificial island at the confluence of the Moskva River and the Obvodny Canal. The monument was designed by Georgian architect Zurab Tsereteli and it is unofficially believed that the sculpture was originally dedicated to Christopher Columbus, but after being rejected by the American government, it was sold to Russia as a representation of Peter the Great.

5. Buddha statue - Sendai Dai Kannon located in the Japanese city of Sendai. It is the sixth tallest statue in the world at 100m and has an elevator for tourists to climb to the top of the statue and enjoy the breathtaking view.

4. Sculptures first two emperors China Jan And Juan, are located in Zhengzhou city in China. The height of the sculptures is 106 m, which is the fifth tallest statue in the world.

3. Statue of the goddess Guanyin in Sanya 108 m high is located on Hainan Island in China. The statue has three faces, one of which faces the Chinese mainland, and the other two face South China Sea, blessing China.

2. Bronze Buddha statue Ushiku Daibutsu installed in Japan in the city of Ushiku. Its height, together with the platform and pedestal in the shape of a lotus flower, is 120 m. Tourists who want to admire the surroundings can take the elevator to the observation deck at an altitude of 85 meters.

- this is the most big statue in the world, made of copper. Located in Henan Province in China. Its height is 128 m, including the pedestal, but if we also take into account the hill on which the statue is located, the height will be 208 m.

Large and tall statues have been built since ancient times. For example, the Great Sphinx, built by the ancient Egyptians, was 20 meters in height. However, over the last century, a number of statues have been built that are much taller than the ancient wonders of the world. In this list I will list the 7 tallest statues in the world at the moment

7. Sculpture Motherland in Kyiv

This is a monument in honor of the Great Patriotic War, calling for patriotism. The creation of the sculpture was completed in 1981; the statue itself rises 62 meters, and together with the overall structure the height is 102 meters. The weight of the statue is 560 tons. Interestingly, the sculpture Motherland in Volgograd, on Mamayev Kurgan, is much more famous, but its height is 54 meters

6. Sculpture of Emperors Yan and Huan

This sculpture was carved into the rock, taking more than two decades to complete. Its creation was completed in 2007. the total height of the sculpture is 106 meters. For those who do not know, the sculpture is dedicated to the two very first emperors of China - Yan Di and Huan Di

5. Guan Yin Statue in China

The 108-meter-tall statue of Huan Yin Bodhisattva is located on south coast Hainan Islands in China. It took 6 years to create the statue, the work was completed in 2005

4. Cristo Rey statue (110 meters)

This statue was built under inspiration from the famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro in 1959. It took 10 years to build and the statue is exactly the same size as the one in Rio. the total height of the monument is 110 meters

3. Ushiku Daibutsu statue in Japan (120 meters)

The Ushiku Daibutsu statue is dedicated to Amitabha Buddha and is located in the city of Ushiku in Japan. It was built in 1995. This is the third tallest statue in the world, the total height of the monument is 120 meters. There is an elevator inside the statue that takes you to the observation platform at the top of the statue.

2. Laykyun Setkyar in Myanmar (130 meters)

This statue is the second tallest in the world. It is built on Kaung Hill in central Myanmar. At his feet is also the largest reclining Buddha statue in the world. The reclining Buddha was built in 1991, and the tall Laykyun Setkyar in 2008

1. Buddha Spring Temple(153 meters)

This is the largest and tallest statue in the world. The total height of the entire monument is 153 meters. Construction of this sculpture began after terrorists blew up the Bamiyan Buddhas in Afghanistan. The statue was completed in 2008

The graph below clearly demonstrates the dimensions Spring Buddha in relation to the Statue of Liberty, the Motherland in Volgograd and Christ the Redeemer

Volgograd, May 8 - AiF-Volgograd. Phidias, Praxiteles, Rodin - the whole world knows these names. Thanks to the skilled turtle, the name of the sculptor Donatello is well known. But our history also had its own sculptors who received universal recognition. So, in Volgograd, for example, there are works by Vera Mukhina (on the dome of the Planetarium) and Evgeny Vuchetich (Mamaev Kurgan and the statue of Lenin (until 1960 - Stalin) on the Fadeev embankment).

We are the envy of all the bourgeoisie...

By the way, Vuchetich is the author of two statues of the Motherland. The central figure of the memorial on Mamayev Kurgan is perhaps the pinnacle (in all senses) of the famous sculptor’s work. Here the gigantism of Vuchetich’s thinking was fully demonstrated.

“What did we want to tell people with this monument on the site of bloody battles and immortal exploits? - he said after construction was completed architectural ensemble. - We sought to convey, first of all, the indestructible moral spirit of Soviet soldiers, their selfless devotion to the Motherland. The monument to the heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad is a monument to the greatest historical event. And therefore we were looking for large-scale, especially monumental solutions and forms that, in our opinion, would allow us to most fully convey the scope of mass heroism.”

However, the size of the complex is determined not only by the author’s vision, but also by Khrushchev’s direct instructions: the Motherland should be higher than the American Statue of Liberty. Higher means higher. Business...

Sisters in arms

After the death of Evgeniy Vuchetich, the construction of the second Motherland was completed: in Kyiv. The statue itself is smaller than the Volgograd one, but it stands on a 40-meter pedestal, inside of which there is a museum. Therefore, the colossus can be seen from afar.

Initially, they planned to cover the figure with gold leaf, but then this idea was abandoned. In general, Vuchetich’s project underwent some changes, since after his death the Kiev master Vasily Borodai, who had his own vision, took up the matter.

The metal statue was built using a crane specially made for this construction site. They did not have time to dismantle that crane before the commissioning of the facility and simply cut it with an autogenous gun. And the ends go into the water. In the literal sense: the metal frame was drowned in the Dnieper so as not to be an eyesore to the party authorities.

Sometimes residents of Volgograd and Kiev argue about whose Motherland is better. Residents of other cities in Russia and Ukraine are being drawn into the controversy. From sculpture they break into politics. But both buildings have their admirers. In addition, both “mothers” have the same father: Evgeniy Vuchetich. And he did not design his statues in order to pit nations against each other. After all, the Motherland at that time was one for everyone. And both “daughters” of Vuchetich, it seems, look at each other calmly and affably. They know better from above...

The statue of the Motherland Monument, located in Volgograd, is recognized as the tallest in Europe and Russia. The element of the compositional center is the second part of the triptych, which includes such elements as: Magnitogorsk “Rear Front” and Berlin “Liberator Warrior”.

The overall picture involves a sword made in the Ural Mountains, raised to defend the fatherland at Stalingrad and lowered after the surrender of the fascist command in the German capital.

The monument is located on Mamayev Kurgan almost in the center of Volgograd. It is located not far from the banks of the Volga and river station. Facing the northeast implies an appeal to the fatherland with a call to fight the hated enemy, who is trying to destroy everything in its path.

The hill that became the location of the monument, according to legend, is the burial place of the temnik of the Golden Horde, Mamai. This is confirmed by numerous archaeological finds, made before the war.

Daily fighting here continued from September 1942 to January 1943. In total, about 34,000 soldiers died here. That is why this place and was chosen to erect the sculpture.

The author's idea of ​​the monument “The Motherland Calls” in Volgograd

The idea to immortalize the place that became a turning point during the Second World War appeared to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief even before its end. Already at the end of 1944, a competition was announced to determine the appearance of the monument.

Not only Soviet architects and ordinary people took part in it; variations came from foreign countries: Morocco and China. Options depicting Stalin and a pyramid of melted down tanks acting as the base were rejected. As a result, the version by sculptor Evgeniy Viktorovich Vuchetich, called “Motherland,” was chosen.

History of the construction of the monument “The Motherland Calls”

The Motherland statue in Volgograd, the height of which allowed it to be included in the Guinness Book of Records, was built by almost the entire Soviet Union. As an example, we can cite the memoirs of a worker at one of the Ural metallurgical plants.” “Having learned that our metal would be used to make the frame of the monument, although this would require working in 2 shifts, we unanimously agreed.”

The example presented is not unique. At the stage of pouring the figure, any downtime could cause the concrete to set and the formation of a micro-gap between the layers. To prevent this, cars delivering material were marked with special tapes, allowing them to pass through “red” traffic lights.

Construction of the monument began in the summer of 1959. It lasted 8 years and ended in the fall of 1967. For this, a large number of building material, resulting in the walls of the pedestal being 0.3 m thick. The foundation, completely dug into the ground at the base, is deepened by 15 m, for which a pit of more than 8 m was dug.

Total spent:

1. Concrete – 5500 tons.
2. Metal structures and fittings - 2,500 tons.

The main persons supervising the construction were the sculptor E.V. Vuchetich and the engineer N.V. Nikitin, under whose leadership many other specialists worked in various directions.

For example:

1. Musical accompaniment and scoring of each sculptural composition of the ensemble on Mamayev Kurgan - announcer A. I. Levitan, sound engineer A. I. Geraskin, director V. K. Magatoev.
2. Consultant on military issues, Marshal of the USSR, who took a direct part in the defense of Stalingrad - V.I. Chuikov.

Prototype of the statue

The statue of the Motherland in Volgograd, the height of which was an absolute record for that time, partially resembles the face of the sculptor’s wife.

There is an opinion that the author’s inspirations were other people and ancient figures:

1. Girls who posed for him, but had no idea for what purpose: A. A. Peshkova; V. Izotova; E. Grebneva.
2. Disco athlete Nina Dumbadze, with whom he sculpted the figure.
3. The figure of the Marseillaise painted on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
4. Antique statue Nika of Samothrace.

No one will know whose image Evgeniy Viktorovich actually took as a prototype. The author died at the age of 65, 7 years after the discovery of his sculpture.

Elimination of design defects

Concerns about the stability of the structure arose even at the construction stage. 2 years before completion, the inspection commission from the State Construction Committee recommended that the management strengthen the soil for fear of “sliding” to the river bank. As a result, major additional reinforcement and concreting was carried out at the very base of the statue.

A year after opening, another problem appeared. The statue's sword, made of stainless steel and covered with titanium sheets, was made with errors in calculations. The wide blade caused excessive tension, resulting in swaying. Over the winter, the metal became deformed and began to make a sharp creaking sound.

The decision was made only in 1972.

The sword was replaced with a new one, cast at the local metallurgical plant "Red October". Now it was made of steel. The windage was reduced by adding holes in the top. The next survey in 1986 revealed a number of further deviations from the specified parameters. Based on the recommendations received, work was carried out to strengthen the frame and façade.

A key mistake during construction was made through no fault of the architect or workers. “Motherland” was built at a difficult time for the country. Many cities have not yet been restored from ruins, so all funds were directed to construction, and not to the development of new innovative technologies to improve the quality of concrete.

The result was periodic weathering and minor cracking of the structure under ultraviolet radiation and strong steppe winds. Therefore, every year it undergoes minor decorative repairs.

Technical characteristics of the monument

The base for the statue is a 2-meter pedestal resting on a solid foundation. The hill on which it is located was formed artificially. Initially, the hill was located on the site where the church stands.

The soil for the embankment was transported by truck for 1 month. According to approximate data, more than 150 tons of earth were delivered. The weight of the resulting statue structure is 8,000 tons of reinforced concrete.

The internal cavity is hollow; there are 119 metal cables located here, each of which is designed to hold a load of 60 tons. The purpose of the tension is to hold and stiffen the entire structure. Pretension control is carried out using sensors located at the ends of the stretch marks. Some of them are not whole, but are joined on intermediate floors, strengthening the concrete structure.

The most complex structure is located at chest level of the monument. The mentioned steel cables distribute the loads of the structure, absorbing the tension of the weight of the monument’s arms. It should be noted that the “Motherland” does not have any adhesion to the foundation, so it is supported like a chess piece, under its own weight.

Contrary to numerous speculations about the once existing elevator and restaurant for VIPs and an observation deck located in the head and sword, there is nothing like that here. You can climb to the upper part only by stairs, 52 m high, with 203 steps. Most of the premises are small rooms with an area of ​​3*3 m.

However, in the area of ​​the head and chest there are 2 large rooms in which equipment is located that takes into account the vibration of the structure. You can only get into the head via a metal ladder installed vertically. To do this, you will have to overcome a shaft with a diameter of no more than 1.5 m. The room has an exit intended for industrial climbers. There are 2 more in the hilt of the sword.

Interesting facts about the monument “The Motherland Calls”

At the time of design, Vuchetich changed the project concept after it was approved. Initially, he proposed an option of two compositions: a warrior is kneeling in front of a woman, holding out a sword to her.

Yevgeny Viktorovich’s ideological considerations were based on the fact that a soldier cannot give up his weapons, since the war is not over yet. This is not the only deviation from the planned project.

A number of other changes were gradually introduced, which few people know about:

Excursions to Mamayev Kurgan. Prices

Mamayev Kurgan is a place where one can still feel the bitterness of loss and the joy of victory in the Great Patriotic War. You can get acquainted with the main attractions and exhibitions of the memorial complex on your own or using the services of guides.

The review begins and ends in one place: at the foot of a staircase consisting of 200 steps, similar to the number of days that the Battle of Stalingrad lasted. As a rough guide, the table below provides information on the cost of excursion services at the Battle of Stalingrad Museum-Reserve (Mamaev Kurgan).

The cost of providing services is given in accordance with the order of the Battle of Stalingrad Museum-Reserve dated February 22, 2018.

Possibility of statue destruction

The Motherland statue in Volgograd, whose height reaches 85 m, can stand for a long time. Despite the numerous design errors mentioned earlier, there is no likelihood of destruction. With appropriate maintenance and control, one of the unique monuments recognized as a miracle of Russia will remain intact for many years.

Beginning in 1966, the statue began to deviate from its original position. However, calculated information shows that there is nothing critical in this that exceeds acceptable standards. For example, in the period from 2000 to 2008. it has shifted by 16 mm. Design features of the project assume and allow a deviation from the vertical axis of 272 mm.

One of the most unique buildings in Russia has been haunted by various legends and stories throughout its history. If some of them are real, then a number of others are simply fiction.

If we talk about facts from the present past, we can highlight the following:

Among the fairy tales, the most common are 2:

1. The story is about the elevator, restaurant and observation deck that were in operation many years ago, which were mentioned earlier.
2. The myth is that after the monument was opened, one of the members of the selection committee got lost inside it. Despite the huge number of small rooms, getting lost in them is problematic.

Comparison of the statue with other large monuments in the world

The statue “Motherland” in Volgograd, the height of which allows it to be included in the 10 most tall monuments, depicting a full-length human figure. If we talk about Russian sculptures, only the monument to Peter I, located on the Moscow River, exceeds it.

However, if we take into account that the Volgograd exhibit is more than 50 years old, and the Moscow one is only 21 and imagine the difference in technological progress of these times, preference is given to the first. The height of a person is only 18 m, and 98 is achieved taking into account the ensemble of ship masts.

Statue of Liberty in New York

“Statue of Liberty” translated from English means “Freedom Illuminating the World.” It is located not far from New York Manhattan, on an island in the middle of the bay. The monument was erected at the end of the 19th century as a reminder of the centenary of the independence of the United States. What is noteworthy is that the construction of the statue was carried out not by the Americans, but by the French, and the element itself was presented as a gift.

The monument represents a woman dressed in a tunic covering her entire body, with the exception of her head, arms and feet. With her bare feet she stands on broken chains, representing independence. There is a 7-pointed crown on the head, a lit torch in the right raised hand, and a tablet in the left hand, reminiscent of the date of the Declaration of Independence.

Unlike the Volgograd monument, thin copper sheets were used for construction here, which were minted in wooden forms and installed on a steel base.

Acquainted with technical characteristics The Statue of Liberty can be found in the table below:

Statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro

The Brazilian statue is classified as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Its height is 38 m, but due to the fact that it is located on the very high point, periodically it becomes a so-called lightning rod. About 4 - 5 times a year it is struck by lightning.

The founding date of the monument is equivalent to the centenary of Brazil's independence.

Work on it began in 1922, and 9 years later the construction was completed. The uniqueness of the work performed lies in the fact that for a number of reasons it was not possible to carry it out on site. As a result, frame production took place in France. For this, reinforced concrete and soapstone were used.

You can see the general technical characteristics of the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro in the table:

Buddha statue in Japan

In Japanese it is called Ushiku Daibutsu, which means Big Buddha, and it is located in the city of Ushiku. It is the third largest statue in the world and the largest made of bronze. It rises above the ground to a height of 120 m, of which the platform size is only 20 m.

By her appearance, she shows that she is transmitting the teachings to followers heading along the right path of enlightenment. The right hand is raised, the left is lowered along the body. The palms are turned towards the observers. The index and thumb of each of them are connected at the tips, the rest are straight.

The technical characteristics of the monument are given in the table:

Motherland in Ukraine

The monument was opened in 1981. It was the first steel monument of this size built on the territory Soviet Union. The work on the appearance of the statue was carried out by E. V. Vuchetich, who created the “Motherland” on Mamayev Kurgan. The sudden death of the sculptor did not stop the work. His work was continued by Vasily Borodai and a number of other specialists who worked under Evgeniy Viktorovich.

The statue on the banks of the Dnieper is depicted as a woman holding a sword in one hand and a shield in the other, symbolizing the defense of the Fatherland. The structure is hollow, inside it there are 2 elevators designed for the movement of maintenance and repair personnel. In the early 2000s, tourists were allowed to climb to the top of the statue, where it was equipped Observation deck.

However, in 2003, there was a case of a visitor falling, as a result of which entry inside was limited. Regular inspections of the technical condition suggest that the safety margin of the Motherland monument is more than 150 years old.

You can see the technical characteristics of the statue in the table:

The statue “Motherland” emphasizes the high moral spirit of the Russian people, the creator of the great historical event, which refracted the course of the Great Patriotic War. The battles for Volgograd (Stalingrad) revealed a soldier’s unrequited love for his homeland, regardless of nationality and civil status.

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Video about the statue Motherland

The history of the creation of the Motherland statue in Volgograd: