Monument "Samara Rook"
Russia, Samara region, city of Samara, October embankment
Description:
The opening of the monument “Samara Rook” took place on the steep slope of the October Embankment in 1986 and was timed to the 400th anniversary of Samara. The white marble stele is made in the form of an ancient Russian boat with an open sail - as a symbol of the city on the Volga, founded in the time of Tsar Fyodor Ioannovich. The height of the monument is 20 meters. The bow of the ship is directed to the Zhigulev mountains. From here opens a magnificent view of the Volga.
Traditionally, the square near the stele is a place of folk festivities, events of various levels, wedding photoshoots, recreation of citizens and tourists. Benches are installed near the monument, cafes work nearby.