Monument of Glory "Growth"

Monument "Rostok" is a monument of Glory, installed on the embankment of the Sur River in the city of Penza. The monument symbolizes the constant and rapid growth of the city and the whole country.

The monument consists of a 25-meter obelisk called “Growth”, made of stainless steel, and steles of Karelian granite. Inside the stele lies a walled-up “Letter to Descendants” from 1967 and 1977, the opening of which is scheduled for 2017.

"Growth" was opened on November 6, 1967. The authors of the monument were sculptor Fomin, architect Iofan and artist Oya. His nickname among the people “Rostok” received due to his appearance – outwardly he resembles a sprout breaking through to the light.

Near the monument on the embankment is always full of local residents and tourists. They chose this place for constant walks and rest. Also on this square are arranged holidays and fireworks, illuminated in the quiet surface of the river Sura.