Monument to K.E. Tsiolkovsky
Russia, Kaluga, Mira Square, 1
Description:
Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, a great scientist, is captured in monuments throughout Russia: Moscow, St. Petersburg and others. But in Kaluga, where the scientist lived, there are as many as six.
A year after the loss of the scientist in Kaluga, the first monument was erected in the Pushkin Garden. The obelisk was installed in September 1936, its height is 12.5 meters. The monument is covered with a tiny mica, from this it shines and in the sunlight resembles a rocket taking off. Over time, the park itself was called Tsiolkovsky Park.
On June 1, 1958, the second monument was opened, it is located on Peace Square. The monument is made of bronze, the rocket is made of boards, painted silver. In 1959, the wooden rocket was replaced by steel. Sculptor of the monument A.P. Faydysh-Krandievsky and architects M.O. Barshch and A.N. Kolchin.
The third is on Volkov Street in the museum. 2 more monuments were erected in 2011. On April 8, the fifth obelisk appeared on Theatre Square. Konstantin Tsiolkovsky loved to skate and bike, this is dedicated to an unusual monument. And 6 the monument depicting the conversation between Tsiolkovsky and the Queen is located at the intersection of Korolev and Tsiolkovsky streets.