The sights of Kemerovo may be of interest to guests of the city: tourists and officials, people interested in the history of the region. Kemerovo was formed in 1918 from several surrounding villages. The old name of the city is Scheglovsk. A coal seam was discovered in these places. This gave impetus to the development of the city and the region. Today Kemerovo is a beautiful and cultural city with many monuments. One of the last monuments created in the regional center is the Square of Angels, created on the site of the former shopping center "Winter Vishnya". In the Square of Angels there is a memorial stone, a swing, a chapel, where relatives of the victims can come.
Historical and modern monuments of Kemerovo
List of the most famous monuments and sculptures in the city.
Memorial of Glory to the Kuzbass warriors who died for their Motherland in the Second World War
For the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Great Victory, a memorial to the Glory of warriors from Kuzbass was created in the regional center. The stonecutters of the Oblkemerovoremstroy trust, headed by engineer M.G. Chernov, and the workers of the Kemerovozhilstroy trust, took part in the creation of the memorial. May 9, 1970 at 11 am on the street. Spring, where it adjoins the embankment of the Tom River, Kemerovo residents gathered for a rally dedicated to the opening of the memorial. The ignited eternal flame burns to this day. The newlyweds bring flowers there. The memory of the heroes who died in the fight against fascism is eternal.
Monument to V.I.Lenin
A monument to Vladimir Ilyich Lenin has been preserved in almost every city. And the regional center is no exception. The eight-meter-high monument was considered the main one in Soviet times. And the square on which the monument stands is called the Soviet Square. The monument is cast from bronze. Vladimir Ilyich is wearing a coat on a pedestal. It is not clear why the coat is buttoned on the left side, as women wear.
"In memory of the miners of Kuzbass"
It is impossible to imagine the capital of a mining region without a monument to miners. Miners at the risk of their lives deep underground perform a labor feat every day. In the summer of 2003, a monument to these courageous people was opened. A bronze miner on a black granite pedestal holds a heart-coal in his palm. By analogy with Prometheus, miners give people coal, which gives warmth, as a piece of their heart.
"Guardian angel"
The guardian angel of the city is installed near the buildings of the city and regional administration on the street. Ordzhonikidze in 2016 on the Day of the Miner. The sculpture is about ten meters high. The monument was made at the expense of the family and friends of the former governor A. Tuleyev and the head of the city Ilya Seredyuk and presented to the city with the wishes of peace, family happiness and prosperity. The author is a sculptor from Krasnoyarsk: Konstantin Zinich.
Monument to A.S. Pushkin
One of the oldest monuments in the city was erected in 1954. The square on which the monument is erected is called Pushkin Square and is located in the center of the city of Kemerovo, not far from the embankment. The sculpture is made in natural growth and looks a little small. It was assumed that Pushkin, cast from bronze, would be installed in the foyer of the Maly Theater in Moscow. But they considered that the bronze figure was too expensive and made a sculpture out of plaster for the theater. So the bronze monument left for Kemerovo.
"The Power of Mining Traditions"
In 2017, an outdated and dilapidated fountain was rebuilt near the building of the regional philharmonic society. The renovated facility, with light and music, is called “The Power of Mining Traditions”. In the center of the composition are three miners. During fountain operation, multichannel analog sound in Dolby Surround format sounds. In the fountain there are about two hundred jets of different directions and strengths of the water flow, which are illuminated in the colors of the flags of the city and Russia.
Monument to Mikhail Volkov
One of the oldest monuments, the symbol of the city, stands opposite the KuzGTU, which trains specialists in the mining industry. Installed in 1968, Mikhailo Volkov sailed along the Tom River and noticed that after a lightning strike, a coal seam on the shore caught fire. This place is now called "Burnt Mountain" (there is a museum "Red Hill"). The monument was unselfishly donated to the city by the sculptor Baranov.
Monument to V.D.Martemyanov
Vladimir Davydovich Martemyanov in 1966 became the absolute world champion in aerobatics. Martemyanov was born into a working-class family in Kemerovo. Here he lived, studied at school and flew in the Kemerovo flying club. He died young, at the age of 34. The monument to the pilot with a height of 2.5 meters was erected on the banks of the Tom only in 2009. School No. 31, street and flying club are named after him.
Monument to the Tom River
In 1982, a monument to the river was erected on the embankment of the Tom River. There is no plaque on the monument, so not everyone can immediately guess who this young woman sitting here on the stone is. At the feet of the sculpture are fish. And in the hair near the raised right hand is an image of a bird in flight. The sculpture is called "Worker - Tom". Its author is Volt Ivanovich Blinov. The work of art is already 37 years old. The monument is destroyed.
"From a smile ..."
In 2009, a sculpture "From a smile ..." appeared on the embankment of the Tom River. The art object is advertising, as it was created with the funds of the dental clinic of the same name. The sign says about it. The composition is based on the cartoon "Little Raccoon" of the Soviet period: a funny pot-bellied elephant and a snail. It cannot be argued that this art makes an excellent aesthetic impression. But smiled!
"Weather in the house"
A lot of such cuteness has appeared in Russia in the last two decades. The sculpture is based on the song "The Weather in the House Is Most Important of All" and represents a family of mom, dad, son and daughter, standing under an umbrella at the central entrance to Miracles Park. The composition was created with the personal funds of the former governor A. Tuleyev and donated to the city. The sculpture "Weather at Home" symbolizes a happy family and is located in a good location. Families go to the park to relax and admire the sculpture.
"Mother and Child"
In May 2016, a sculptural composition "Mother and Child" appeared in the Friendship Park of the Rudnichny District of the capital of Kuzbass, symbolizing the close relationship between mother and child. The author is Konstantin Zinich from Krasnoyarsk. The dimensions of the monument are 2x2x1.2 meters. The monument is made of bronze, installed on a granite pedestal. Donated to the city by the former governor Aman Gumirovich Tuleyev together with his family members and friends.
Monument to a homeless dog
A stray dog is basking on the cover of the well. I feel sorry for him to tears. The author is a Kemerovo sculptor, Valery Treska. The monument was erected with donations from people who are not indifferent to the fate of homeless animals. Touching verses are engraved on the plate. Initially, the art object was installed opposite the entrance to the Tom River Plaza hotel. But later it was moved further and the dog turned its head towards the river.
"At 6 pm after the war"
This post-war monument features a dancing couple and an elderly soldier playing the accordion. Figures are made of ceresite. Everyone knows the film directed by I. Pyriev "At 6 pm after the war." This sculptural composition was invented on this theme. It was installed near the Drama Theater (Vesennyaya St.) for the 65th anniversary of the Victory.
Monument to A. A. Leonov
In 2003 for the Day of Cosmonautics on the street. In the spring, a bust of the pilot-cosmonaut Alexei Arkhipovich Leonov was installed. He was born in a village in the Tisul region. He studied in the city of Kemerovo at schools # 35 and # 37. The international airport in the city of Kemerovo is also named after A. Leonov. The author of the bronze monument is Lev Kerbel. Alexey Arkhipovich, his family and friends of the hero were present at the opening of the monument.
"Cradle"
The sculptural composition represents a hand on which a girl sleeps.The monument symbolizes maternal care for children. By analogy with the tale of G. H. Andersen: only Thumbelina sleeps not in a flower, but in the palm of her hand. The sculpture was installed in 2003 at the intersection of st. Spring and st. Ostrovsky. The sponsor of the project is the Kuzbass branch of Ursa Bank OJSC. The authors of the monument are Yuri Chernosov and Pavel Barkov.
"Rainbow childhood"
The modern sculpture "Rainbow Childhood" was installed near the Kuzbass Hotel and Lyceum No. 62 in 2016. The image of a girl with open arms embodies a peaceful, carefree childhood and hope for a happy future. The sculpture was presented to the residents of the city by the family and friends of the first deputy governor M. Makina. The author of the work is K. Zinich from Krasnoyarsk.
"To young patriots of Russia"
In 1984, on the birthday of the All-Russian Lenin Communist Youth Union (Komsomol), a monument to the Young Patriots of Russia was erected in the park named after Vera Voloshina. It is a huge organ and three figures of Komsomol members with a banner in their hands. For the first time, the memorial was named "Komsomolskaya Song". Before, during the wind, the organ made light sounds. The complex was renovated in 2010. The organ is painted in the colors of the Russian flag.
"He and she"
In 2015, a structural composition "He and She" made of bronze was installed on Stroiteley Boulevard in the city of Kemerovo. The sculpture is made in natural human growth and symbolizes love, harmony, and fidelity. The woman leans towards the man hugging her. Zinich, who has been cooperating with Kuzbass for a long time. The composition was presented to the city for the day of the miner by the family of the former governor A. Tuleyev.
Monument to Prince Vladimir
In 2015, a five-meter sculpture of Prince Vladimir was installed in front of the Znamensky Cathedral. Prince Vladimir Svyatoslavovich is the baptist of Russia. The monument is cast from dark bronze and is located on a light pedestal. Prince Vladimir is depicted on the monument with a crown on his head. He has a cross in his right hand. The prince tramples the idol of Perun with his foot. Behind Prince Vladimir's back is a shield with pagan signs that no longer serve as the defense of Russia. The sculpture was made in Moscow.
"Cranes"
The sculptural composition of concrete and copper was installed in 1983 near the Kemerovo circus. There is a swimming pool with a fountain nearby. But it only functioned on the opening day. All subsequent years there was no water in the fountain. In autumn, against the background of yellowed tops of trees, a sculptural flock of flying cranes looks realistic. A monument of monumental art of municipal importance.
Monument to the first Kemerovo tram
In our time, rare mechanisms are accepted: steam locomotives, trams to be installed on pedestals. But the Kemerovo tram is a remake - an exact copy of the tram that ran on the rails of the city in the forties of the XX century. It is made according to old drawings on a 1: 1 scale. There is a monument to the tram at the KEMZ stop, where the tram depot is located. The monument is of interest to experts of electric transport and as a historical symbol of the city.
Monument to Lobsang Rampa ("The Philosopher")
Installed at the very beginning of the Tomskaya embankment. Tuzdey Lobsang Rampa is an English esoteric writer. In the city of Kemerovo, the philosopher has admirers. In 2007, a businessman from the city of Kemerovo turned to the Moscow sculptor D. V. Kukkolos. He chose to remain anonymous. He asked to create a monument, explained the essence of the matter and paid the expenses. In 2008, the sculpture was donated to the municipality for City Day.
"For firefighters and rescuers of Kuzbass"
A monument to firefighters and rescuers was erected next to the building of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kemerovo Region in October 2015 for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Ministry of Emergencies. The monument consists of three bronze figures of rescuers standing on a granite base. Left - the rescuer of the search squad. There is a firefighter in the center. On the right is the mine rescuer VGChS. The sculptural group was made in a creative workshop in the city of Krasnoyarsk.
"Konogon"
The work of the sculptor Pavel Barkov. Installed in 2008 on the steep bank of the Tom River in the area of the red hill. The length of the sculptural composition is 7 meters. It is a monument to a mining profession that no longer exists. Coal was transported in trolleys with the help of horses. The horses worked and lived in the mines. Since 1972, trolleys with horses have been replaced by mining vehicles. The monument was donated to the city for the Day of the Miner by coal companies.
"Mother"
The sculpture was opened in August 2016. Made by artist Valery Treskoy. The artist did not plan to exhibit sculpture in the city. She bears a resemblance to the artist's mother. At the exhibition of works by Valery Treska in the city of Kemerovo, this sculpture was noticed and highly appreciated by the governor. The monument, made of white semi-concrete, interspersed with marble chips, is made in a new size and installed at the intersection of Leningradsky and Khimikov avenues.
"Fashionista"
In 2013, it was installed on Stroiteley Boulevard, near the Institute of Food Industry. The author of the work is the Kemerovo sculptor A. Tyryshkin with the financial support of the former governor A. Tuleyev. "Fashionista" is a generalized image of many little daughters putting on their mommy's shoes that are out of size. The child has long mother's beads on the neck. And she seems to herself very adult, but in her hands is a toy. An art object "He and She" is installed nearby.
Monument to soldiers-border guards
In 2015, a monument was unveiled in the public garden named after Marshal Zhukov. Funds for its creation were raised by the public. More than 60 organizations provided material assistance to the foundation. It took about a year to make the monument. The monument is made of natural stone: granite and serpentine. The height of the monument is 6m. The monument depicts two soldiers. There is a border post between them. The names of the fallen officers of the border troops are carved on the reverse side of the monument.
Monument to the inhabitants of besieged Leningrad
It was installed in 2018 on Leningradsky Prospekt. The monument is made of concrete. She is a woman in the form of the Kemerovo region, surrounded by children from besieged Leningrad. At the bottom of the stele there is a cladding of black granite. During the blockade, fifteen orphanages were evacuated to the Kemerovo region from Leningrad. Many children stayed in Kuzbass after the war. The number of such people is more than 2 thousand people.
"Two in space"
The sculpture was created in 1985. It is located at the Philharmonic and is the property of the author - A. Khmelevsky. The popular name of the sculptural composition is "Violinist". For some time, the meaning of this sculpture was not clear to the townspeople. She was also called "The Abused", as the man and woman turned away from each other. There was no name on the monument. The composition emphasizes the complex relationship between the sexes, the difficult role of men in society.
