Monument to A.S. Pushkin
Russia. Rostov-on-Don. The intersection of Pushkin Street and Voroshilov Avenue.
Description:
The monument to Alexander Pushkin was erected in Rostov-on-Don on August 11, 1959 on one of the most beautiful streets of the city - Pushkin. The architect of the monument Gavriil Alexandrovich Shultsev, and the sculptor is Mikhail Adolfovich Minkus.
Alexander Sergeyevich met Rostov-on-Don during his trip with General Raevsky to the Don lands in 1820. The appearance, life and character of the inhabitants of the Don residents modified the idea of the world to the capital resident Pushkin. Rostov gave the poet as vivid and unforgettable impressions.
Every year, on Pushkin’s birthday, his fans gather at the monument, who read poems and solemnly lay flowers at the monument. This holiday is attended by representatives of Rostov writers' unions, cultural institutions and students of art schools of the city.