The lands of Bryansk, as border territories, have often faced military conflicts throughout history. They periodically changed their affiliation, referring to different administrative units. All this affected the safety and sights and, in general, the relevance of the installation of monuments. For this reason, the monuments and sculptures in the city are predominantly post-war. Many of them, including the Mound of Immortality and the Partisan Glade, are dedicated specifically to the events of the Great Patriotic War.
In recent years, the authorities have been trying to revitalize city streets with interesting art objects in order to dilute the military theme, although they are not very far from it. So on the embankment they installed "Katyusha" - a monument to the heroine of the song of the same name, fervently "dancing" against the background of the Desna.
Historical and modern monuments of Bryansk
List of the most famous monuments in the city!
Monument to the Liberators of Bryansk
One of the main and recognizable symbols of Bryansk. The sculptural composition was opened in 1966 on Partizan Square. An obelisk 22 meters high is installed in the center. In the foreground is the figure of a warrior, and on the sides there are two groups of defenders of the region: on the left - partisans, on the right - soldiers. Memorial words, poems and dates of the main events of the Great Patriotic War are carved on the pedestals. The Eternal Flame is also burning here.
Mound of Immortality
Monumental structure of the "Nightingales" park, designed not to forget those who died during the Great Patriotic War. Represents pylons, folded into a five-pointed star. The monument is placed on an artificial hill. The land for the embankment was taken from the mass graves of the district, as well as from the hero cities. The project turned out to be large-scale, so it took 5 years to create it, until 1972. From here an overview of the left bank of the Desna opens.
Stele "City of Military Glory"
The high title was awarded to Bryansk in 2010. In honor of this event, the city, following the example of other settlements from the list, decided to install a commemorative stele. It is located in front of the main monument of the region - the Mound of Immortality. The stele is made in dark colors and crowned with a two-headed eagle. Nearby are low pillars with orders. The square became the site of commemorative events.
Monument to the 1000th anniversary of Bryansk
To celebrate such an impressive anniversary of the city, the sculptor Yuri Orekhov chose the Pokrovskaya Hill: with this arrangement, the monument is better viewed from different points. In the foreground there are sculptures of Peresvet and Bayan. On the back there is a snow-white figured stele with openings and ledges. Its top is decorated with a female figure symbolizing the Motherland. And on the sides are brave warriors on guard.
"Partisan glade"
The memorial complex is equipped 12 kilometers from the city. Vasily Gorodkov was responsible for the project. The design and construction took several years and was completed in 1969. In this place, the partisan movement of the region begins. There are a lot of objects on the territory of Partizanskaya Polyana. In addition to the museum, there are dugouts, military equipment exhibited in the open air, plates with the names of the dead, and a snow-white triangular stele.
Monument to Warriors-Drivers
Located right next to the highway, 5 km from Bryansk. Dedicated to the feat of drivers during the Great Patriotic War, who often transported goods and were wounded under enemy bullets. One of the battalions of drivers that reached Berlin was formed in Bryansk. The composition was opened in 1968, and 11 years later, changes were made, including the addition of a granite floor and two trucks as exhibits.
Aircraft MiG-17
During the war years, an airfield operated in Bryansk, from where aircraft rose to carry out combat missions. In memory of this, in 1975, one of the MiGs acquired an eternal stop in the city, becoming a monument. He was placed at a roundabout at the intersection of several streets, including Aviation. The height of the structure is over 16 meters. Thanks to the steel console, built at an angle, it seems as if the MiG-17 is taking off into the sky.
Monument to Yu.A. Gagarin
The first man to fly into space once visited Bryansk. Soon after, the boulevard was named after him. In 2014, it was here that a monument to Yuri Gagarin was unveiled. The capital's sculptor Ravil Yusupov depicted the Hero of the Soviet Union walking down the street. In 2017, the landmark was the subject of a lawsuit. The author of the project was never settled, so the monument was threatened with dismantling.
Monument to F.I.Tyutchev
In 2002, a competition was announced for the design of a monument to the great poet. The sculptor Andrey Kovalchuk was the winner. The money for the monument was partially allocated by the city administration, the rest was collected by residents. The opening of the sculpture took place in 2003. Its height is about 4 meters, and its weight is about 3 tons. The monument was cast in Minsk. Tyutchev is depicted standing with a cane in one hand and a hat in the other.
Monuments to V. Lenin
One of the many monuments in honor of the leader of the world proletariat is also in Bryansk. It was installed for the next birthday of Lenin in 1970 on the square of the same name. The monument to Vladimir Ilyich is made in full growth. He put one hand in his trouser pocket, and the other rests on a small cabinet. The sculpture stands on a high granite pedestal surrounded by the city's administrative buildings.
Monument to Cyril and Methodius
The opening took place on Slavyanskaya Square near the city embankment in 2018. The event started with a religious procession. The author of the project is Alexander Romashevsky. The sculptor used a mixture of realistic and icon painting styles. There are many small details in his work that have special meanings. For example, the saints do not touch the cross in the foreground, since faith is valuable in itself.
"IN. Lenin and A. M. Gorky "
There are several subtopics in the world in group monuments with the participation of Lenin. One of them is Lenin-Gorky. The writer and the revolutionary met at the congress of the RSDLP in London in 1907. There are compositions with them in Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Krasnodar Territory. In 1970, such a copy appeared in Bryansk. 9 years later, the monument received the status of a cultural heritage site of regional significance.
Monument to A.K.Tolstoy
The writer Alexei Tolstoy lived for 14 years on his estate in Krasniy Rog, not far from Bryansk. To mark the connection of the writer with the region, in 1960 his bust was installed in the Tolstoy Park-Museum. It is considered the best work of the sculptor German Penzev. The first monument to Alexei Konstantinovich in Russia. In 2008, after a year and a half reconstruction, the territory of the park was reopened to citizens.
Monument to teachers who died during the Second World War
The site near the Pedagogical University was chosen as the site for the installation of the monument. Since 1981, there has been a dedication to all teachers who died at the front. The sculptor Alexey Kobilinets tried to create a collective image. His hero is broken, but continues to fight. A shot-through book adds symbolism to the composition. The monument looks especially beautiful in summer: willow branches are spread in the background.
Monument to the victims of Chernobyl
The disaster at the nuclear power plant in Chernobyl occurred in 1986. Since the Bryansk region is not so far away, an impressive "landing" was sent from here to eliminate the consequences of the accident. In 2006, a monument was erected in honor of these people, as well as activists from other regions. Sculptor Yuri Baldin and architect Vladimir Buchek depicted a sphere that clearly resembles a globe, with a crack - a symbol of something terrible.
Monument to the Victims of the Fascist Regime
Back in the 19th century, warehouses were built in the Forest Sheds, where the weapons of the Bryansk arsenal were stored. During the war, these territories became the site of fascist repressions and executions, perhaps there was a camp here. Mass graves with civilians were found.In 2000, a monument was erected in memory of the victims, and 10 years later - a worship cross. In the future, they plan to make a memorial complex here.
Lathe monument
Originally stood on Pokrovskaya Gora since 1980. Later it was moved to the Volodarsky district to the building of the Lyceum No. 9. The real restored machine, produced in 1940, was installed on a two-tier pedestal. The lower tier is unremarkable, while the upper tier is covered with a bas-relief depicting scenes from the life of young turners along the perimeter. They worked without ceasing during the war years, for which they received recognition.
Monument to the gunners
There are several monuments to the artillerymen who participated in the operation to liberate Bryansk in 1943 in the city. One of them is a 120-millimeter gun installed at the junction of the Soviet and Volodarsky regions in 1967. The pedestal is cylindrical and made of concrete. Its base is shaped like a truncated cone. A memorial plaque bears a dedication to the soldiers of the 11th Guards Army.
"Katyusha"
The monument to the heroine of the song of the same name appeared on the embankment behind the building of the Druzhba recreation center in 2018. The author of the melody known throughout the country is a native of the region Matvey Blanter. The granite figure of a dancing girl is located at the footpath. A beautiful view of the Desna opens from here. An apple and a pear are planted nearby: this is how the creators of the project made another reference to the lyrics of the song.
Monument to Soldiers-Internationalists
First of all, the composition was created in honor of the Afghan warriors. In recent years, all veterans of modern military conflicts have come here. Sculptor - Evgeny Miroshenkov, architects - Vladimir Krymin and Gennady Klyukin. Their project was approved in the early 90s, and installed in 1993. The monument reproduces the scene of the rescuing of a wounded comrade by soldiers. And around the monument there are granite steles with the names of the victims.
Venerable Martyr Alexander Peresvet
One of two monuments erected in Bryansk in honor of the hero and patron saint of the region. Located on Lenin Avenue. Alexander Peresvet was born in these lands, served as a monk in the Trinity-Sergius Lavra and was killed at the Kulikovo field. The Monk Martyr is depicted in full growth in traditional attire. His facial expression and posture show humility. The sculpture turned out to be laconic and modest.
"Spring of the 45th year"
The monument was opened in Bezhitsa in 2015. The snow-white composition is dedicated to the feat of the 331st Bryansk Proletarian Division. In the documents, she was referred to as "Spring of 1945". Fifteen years ago, the monument left the square, where it has now returned. The authorities were forced to remove the monument for restoration, as it was badly damaged by vandals. The work dragged on, there were also disputes over the expediency of re-installation.
Monument to the bailiff
The first monument on this topic in Russia was opened in Bryansk in 2012. As conceived by the authors, the sculpture should contribute to a better attitude of citizens to the difficult work of bailiffs, as well as show the continuity of generations in this profession. The central figure is a fragile bailiff girl. And next to her is a dog - a symbol of obstacles. The composition caused controversy over proportions and general idea.
Steam locomotive Er-787-70
The restored and repainted model adorns the high platform at the Bryansk-1 station. During and after the war, the Er-787-70, produced in Poland, was in demand: it did not consume a lot of fuel, it was not too heavy, and the holes from bullets and shells were easily repaired with scrap materials. The steam locomotive made its last trip in 1973. The steam locomotive took its current place in 2005.
Monument to Ignat Fokin
One of the districts of the city is named after the revolutionary. Fokin put his hands on the design of the Bryansk region into an independent administrative unit. The first monument to him was erected opposite the Railway Workers' Palace of Culture in 1958. Material - reinforced concrete. However, a mystery is connected with the sculpture. It was replaced with a new one in 1977 or 1978. And none of the local historians knows the exact date of the appearance of another monument.
Monument to A.S. Pushkin
Opened in 1958 in the park of the same name. Created on the initiative of employees of the Bryansk Machine-Building Plant. For a long time, the site in front of the monument was a gathering place for poetry lovers. Currently, the active phase of the transformation of the park zone has begun. New trees were planted, and the territory was no longer given away for construction by entertainment establishments and cafes. The literary monument itself needs reconstruction.
Bust of P. Kamozin
Pavel Kamozin is one of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. He graduated from aviation school and worked as an instructor. During the war, he was repeatedly wounded and constantly returned to combat missions. He commanded a squadron, and also constantly improved his skills, retraining to control different types of aircraft. Twice Hero of the Soviet Union. His bust in 1955 was made by Matvey Manizer.
Monument to I.L.Paristy
The bust of the famous railway worker was opened in 2008 in the public garden of the Fokinsky district, which is named in his honor. The ceremony was attended by the grandson and full namesake of the hero of the occasion. Ivan Paristy is an honorary citizen of the city who contributed to the development of railway communication between the capital and Bryansk. Paristoy's name is also given to the branded train running in this direction.
Monument to tankmen
The place of installation was chosen at the entrance to the Fokinsky district. Tankers were the first to enter the occupied city during the operation to liberate it. The real T-34 was restored and placed on a reinforced concrete plinth. It displays the years "1941-1943" - the most difficult period in the history of Bryansk. The opening of the monument was timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the liberation from fascist oppression.
"To the soldiers of the Bryansk front"
At the circular fork near the entrance to the territory of the railway station of the Bryansk-1 station, there is an impressive structure. This building is dedicated to the liberators of the city who fought against the Nazis in 1943. The name of the monument is in large letters on the base. Above, in even larger print, it says "Bryansk". The sign was installed in 1981, at night it is illuminated with multi-colored lights.
