Monument to Catherine
Red Street, 143, Krasnodar, Krasnodar Territory, Russia
Description:
The monument to Catherine II, in Krasnodar, was erected in 1907, but in 1920 it was destroyed by the Bolsheviks. In 2006, the monument was restored. The monument was solemnly laid in the autumn of 1896, and its opening took place only on May 6, 1907. The monument was cast in the art casting workshop of Rostov State University.
The height of this monument is 13.8 meters. In the hands of the Grand Empress - scepter and power, as symbols of power, and she is depicted wise and majestic. In the center of the pedestal is the text of the Charter of June 30, 1792.
On the left, against the background of battle banners and military signs, Prince Potemkin-Tavrichesky is depicted. On the right are the first three atamans of the Black Sea Cossack army: Zachary Chepega, Sidor White and Anton Heady. On the back of the monument is a blind Kobzar with a guide, and there is a list of victories won by Russia with the participation of the Kuban Cossacks.