Monument to the Saratov harmonica
kirov Avenue, 10-12, Saratov, Saratov Region
Description:
The monument to the Saratov harmonica was opened on September 12, 2009 on Kirov Avenue. This is a bronze figure of a cheerful harmonist in a Russian shirt, cartridge and boots, playing the famous Saratov instrument - harmonica. This gift was made by the Express-Volga Bank for the city’s birthday.
The monument itself is musical. From the hidden speakers twice a day - at 12 p.m. and at 6 p.m. the melody of harmony is heard.
The author of the monument is Saratov sculptor Vladimir Palmin. With his work, he immortalized one of the main symbols of the city - the Saratov harmonica, which is distinguished by a special sound and an unusual, peculiar timbre. The first time this musical instrument appeared in 1855-1856. At that time it was made at the Harmonious Artels in Saratov.