Monument to A.I. Tekutyev

One of the many attractions of Tyumen is the monument to A.I. Tekutyev - a large entrepreneur, mayor and philanthropist, installed on August 12, 2008 in the middle of Tekutyevsky Boulevard. The monument is made of bronze, its height is about 2 meters, weight is about 2 tons. The patron is depicted as a true Master, his appearance is domineering, he is very calm, confident in his abilities. Tekutiev is sitting in a chair, but it seems as if at any second he is ready to jump up and run for his urgent business. On the monument there is a simple inscription: “Tekutyev”. The site at the monument is lined with tiles, next to two lighting posts with lanterns, which are stylized for the XIX century.

At the opening ceremony of the monument was attended by many citizens, near it put up an honor guard. The monument was consecrated with the blessing of Archbishop Dimitri of Tyumen and Tobolsk by the ministers of the Tobolsk-Tyumen diocese. The first flowers to the monument were laid by newlyweds Maria and Alexander Grigoriev, and then - the first persons of the region and the city, and finally, ordinary citizens.