Monument to the cow in Kholmogor

The inhabitants of Kholmogor are most proud of two things: their great countryman Mikhailo Vasilyevich Lomonosov and the famous Kholmogorsk breed of cows. If there are monuments to the outstanding Russian scientist in many cities, then the local monument to the Kholmogorsk Burenka is the only one.

The monument stands on the square in front of the local history museum. The stone at its base was solemnly laid in 2003 on the initiative of local residents. And in 2005, during the traditional agricultural exhibition in Kholmogory, a monument was opened. His black marble depicts Kholmogorsk cows-breadwinners and carved words of people’s gratitude to them. This breed is unique, giving a large amount of tasty and fatty milk.

It is claimed that the hill hill hill was bred in pre-Petrine times, but where in Kholmogory came exactly such black and white spotted burenki, no one really knows until now. From these places, the Burenki of the Kholmogorsk breed spread not only throughout Russia, but also throughout the world. It is said that once Kholmogorsk cow was given to Peter I, and he was very pleased with such a gift.