Just 7 of them are Lenin!
This guide will help you to feed your curiosity.
Maybe you can find all of them.
Good luck!
This section consists of 2 parts:
PART 1
Nurse Rescuing a Soldier
Moments before a dramatic explosion.
Karl Marx st., 3,
in front of the main building of the Kursk State Medical University (KSMU).
2005
A Date
A young man in love, with a bouquet of flowers flies through the wall, apparently in a hurry for a date.
There are shops nearby, clock on the top, benches to sit while waiting, and babushki selling flowers nearby.
Lenin st., 108,
Perekalsky square.
2013
K.D. Vorobyov
Famous Writer who wrote more than 10 novellas, as well as short stories and essays. Just two of them as examples:
— "Slain Near Moscow" ([Ubity pod Moskvoi], "Убиты под Москвой", 1963);
— "In One Breath" ([Odnim dykhaniyev], "Одним дыханием", 1948, published in 1967).
If you want to know more about this writer, you may find an interesting text here.
Perekalsky square in front of KSMU at Detsky Park.
2009
The Muse
One of the diploma works of the past
years, which found its place.
Now an integral part of the urban landscape and a local landmark.
In front of the building of the art and
graphic faculty of Kursk State University (KSU).
Blinov st.
G.V. Sviridov
Kursk born famous composer.
Muse on a high white column next to him.
"To sing of Russia, where the Lord gave me and told me to live, rejoice and suffer," inscribed on the pedestal.
Lenin st., 24,
the chosen place is at the education.
intersection of Lenin and Zolotaya streets.
2005
Yev.I. Nosov
Remarkable Russian writer, Hero of
Socialist Labor, winner of many literary
prizes, and a Honorary citizen of Kursk.
Little square at the intersection of
Blinov and Chelyuskintsev streets, not
far from the late writer's house.
2004
A.S. Pushkin
Was erected in honor of the 200th year of the great Russian poet.
Drama Theatre square.
2000
Nike
A sculpture of 8-meter-bronze figure of the Goddess of Victory holding a palm branch — a symbol of peace installed by helicopter 2 theatrical masks made of white stone at her feet.
Symbol of victory of the Soviet Army over Nazi Germany in the battle of Kursk in 1943.
On the roof Drama Theatre named after A. Pushkin.
1983
Partner Cities of Kursk
19 signs are directed towards the partner cities having special relations with Kursk.
The concept emerged after the World War II in the countries allied to the anti-fascist movement.
Lenin st., 71.
E.I. Zelenko
During the air battle, Lieutenant
E. I. Zelenko’s plane was attacked by 7 fascist enemy planes. She managed to shoot down one, but her Navigator spoiled, and her plane caught on fire. The brave pilot made a heroic decision by directing her burning plane towards the enemy’s plane and exploded in the air.
She was posthumously awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.
"Drama Theatre" bus stop.
1988
N.N. Aseev
Famous Russian and Soviet poet who was from Kursk.
Enacted during the celebration of his 125th anniversary.
Aseev Scientific Library,
Lenin st., 49.
2014
G.F. Panteleev & Participants of The Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945
Panteleev was a lawyer, and a Hero of the Soviet Union.
Behind the bust are four granite slabs with 76 names of other heroes from among the Prosecutor's employees.
Prosecutor's office building,
Lenin st., 21.
2003
Antonovka
The sort of apples that represents as the symbol of the fertility of the Kursk land.
Believed that the first Antonovka appeared in the Kursk and Tula provinces, and later spread across Central Russia.
Antonov Apples could be found in every garden.
Lenin st., 13.
2004
A.Ya. Nevsky
A key figure of medieval Rus
canonized as a Saint of the Russian
Orthodox Church (1221-1263).
Pervomaysky Park In Red Square.
2000
Sputnik
In 1930s, on this place there was
Nicholas Church, later destroyed in the
60s.
A tribute to the event of "first launch of a satellite" by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957.
In front of Radishev st., 5.
1960s
German philosopher, economist, historian, sociologist, political theorist, journalist and socialist revolutionary.
Karl Marx st., 23.
Right behind the Head Office of the Central Library.
1967
A Firm Handshake
Symbolizing the friendship of the peoples of Russia and Armenia.
At Russian-Armenian friendship square,
Intersection of Chelyuskintsev,
Lva Tolstogo and Lisaya Gora streets.
2015
F.A. Semyonov
Scientist, meteorologist, astronomer, inventor, mechanic who had no formal education.
The first hereditary honorary citizen of the city of Kursk (1794 – 1860).
Nikitskaya Cemetery, Karla Marksa 48
1874
Kursk Root Icon-Mother of God
The arch of a memorial dedicated to the miracle-working icon, 700 years since the Icon was found at the root of an oak tree on the Bank of the Tuskar river near Korennaya Pustyn.
Sonina st.
1995
Members of the Komsomol
The memorial sign to the "Kursk Komsomol citizens" who fought on the fronts of the great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
A cube, one side of which is decorated with a relief depicting young soldiers going to the front. On the other side, is a relief depicting a sorrowful line of maiden figures. Both sides are united by a sculpture of a mother who inspires the children to be courageous.
Installed near the KSMU hostel 2 and the square between Yamskaya and Perekalskogo streets.
1975
Memorial Complex "In Memory of The Fallen in The Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945"
Here lies the soldiers who died bravely in battle or of wounds in Kursk Military hospitals.
The center of complex is the "Obelisk of Glory", next to the "Eternal Flame" is lit.
Data indicate that more than 2,900 soldiers and officers are buried at the memorial.
Karl Marx st., 48.
1984
Seaman of The APRK "Kursk"
On August 12, 2000, a tragedy in the cold waters of the Barents sea. During an exercise, the torpedo missile exploded, killing all 118 sailors and officers.
The submarine sank 108 meters belowe sea level. Only 11 bodies were recovered after 15 months of searching.
Karl Marx st., 48.
2003
Colonel Perekalsky
Fatally wounded but he did not leave the battlefield, skilfully commanded his division and died on the same day.
Yamskaya Gora street was changed to Perekalsky square in his honour.
He was posthumously awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.
Nikitskaya Cemetery, Karla Marksa 48.
Fighters for Soviet Power
In memory of the historical event that took place in the walls of the cinema "Giant" that once — existed there.
1917, Soviet power was proclaimed here in Kursk, representatives of the Soviet of workers, soldiers "and peasants" deputies gathered in the cinema to join forces for a revolution.
Square in front of the Circus on Dzerzhinsky st.
1967
The Crew of The Battleship "Novorossiysk"
A memorial to the sailors who died in 1955, due to a mine explosion which claimed 600 lives onboard. Among them 13 were Kursk citizens.
After the explosion, water rapidly entered the ship and caused it to sink.
Karl Liebknecht st., 39.
The Church of Michael the Archange.2002
Revolutionists
After the revolution, this space became
a burial place for the heroes of
the revolution, party and Soviet workers.
Monument was erected on the burial site of the heroes of the revolution and the Eternal flame was lit.
Civil war Heroes Park (Borodino Park) on Radishev st.
1977
Foal
Established as a sign of human gratitude to animals that give their organs for
the manufacture of medicines.
Administrative building of the Kursk
"Biofactory",
Dimitrov st., 97.
Yuri Nikulin & Mikhail Shuidin
A unique Duo of clowns who worked together for more than 30 years, depicting a famous scene from their act, "Horses".
The monument is decorated with an inscription: "To the soldiers of the great Patriotic war, to the brilliant Russian clowns Yuri Nikulin and Mikhail Shuidin".
Kursk Circus Square,
Alexander Nevsky st., 4.
2011
"Grieving Mother"
Dedicated to the Kursk Afghan soldiers.
The granite slabs bear the names of citizens who died in duty in Afghanistan.
Proletarian square,
Dzerzhinsky st., 51.
1992
F.E. Dzerzhinsky
A Russian revolutionarist of Polish origin, a Soviet political figure, the head of a number of people's Commissars.
The founder of VChK (All-Russian emergency Commission for the fight
against counter-revolution and sabotage).
Dzerzhinsky Park,
the 50th anniversary of the October Revolutionary st.
2016
To The Russian Guards of The Borders
Tribute to the guards who work
guarding the Russian Borders.
Dzerzhinsky Park,
the 50th anniversary of the October Revolutionary st.
2016
K.M. Blinov
Commander of the T-34 tank of the 119th tank battalion of the 103rd tank brigade.
Organized an ambush on the frontline road of Pokrovskoe village. He attacked a German military unit and damaged 60 cars, 16 guns, 8 tractors, 17 motorcycles and up to a company of enemy manpower were destroyed.
Blinov st., 14/17,
opposite Detsky Park.
2009
V.V. Lenin
The bronze monument was from Germany.
Until 1994, it stood in front of the Soviet Embassy in Berlin, and brought to Kursk.
Detsky Park,
Perekalsky square.
2009
I.N. Surzhikov
To mark the 85th anniversary of the birth of the famous Kursk folk singer, people's artist of Russia.
Philharmonia,
Perekalsky square.
2013
V.F. Gridin
Dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the
famous accordian player and composer.
Philharmonia,
Perekalsky square.
2013
N.V. Plevitskaya
Famous Kursk performer of folk and
romantic songs, secret spy.
She raised folk song to the rank of art.
Philharmonia,
Perekalsky square.
2014
B.P. Dyojkin
Famous Soviet animator, a native of Kursk.
First monument to a prominent figure of Soviet animation, a legend of the "Soyuzmultfilm Studio".
You may watch one of his works here. It's an animated film based on a story for children "Le avventure di Cipollino" by Italian writer Gianni Rodari.Philharmonia,
Perekalsky square.
2018
V.N. Ludvikovsky
Head of a Military band, started playing
at the age of 4.
At 5, he was already composing music.
He mastered the piano, clarinet, and oboe.
Popularized "Swing and Orchestral Jazz music". One of his works you may listen to here.
Philharmonia,
Perekalsky square.
2019
A.M. Gorky
Alexei Maximovich Peshkov, born in Nizhy Novgorod, primarily known as Maxim Gorky.
Soviet writer, founder of the socialist realism literary method, and a political activist. He was also a five-time nominee for the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Lyceum #6,
Radishev st., 54.
My First Teacher
Everyone has their first teacher in their memory and the image of sculpture is a collective image.
A student of the art and graphic faculty
of KSU posed for the sculptor.
Radishev st., 28.
2015
The Place Where Saint Seraphim Of Sarov Fell
A 7 year-old boy who is later a saint, fell from the Sergievo Kazansky bell towers, but had not suffered any injury, not even a scratch.
The miraculous event took place in 1761.
Sergievo Kazansky Cathedral
Gorky st., 27.
PART 2
The Memorial Complex Kurskaya Duga
Dedicated to the battle of Kursk.
Consists of Church of St. George the
victorious, Triumphal arch, surmounted by an equestrian figure of the Saint patron of warriors, the bronze monument to General G.K. Zhukov, granite
gravestones of the "Unknown soldier".
Multiple monumental vehicles on
display that was used during the war.
Pobeda Avenue.
1998
The IS-3 Tank
In memory of the tankmen heroes of the battle of Kursk.
Dzerzhinsky square.
1987
A.A. Deineka
Native of Kursk, artist, sculptor, teacher, academician of the USSR Academy of
ARTS.
People's artist of the USSR, Hero of Socialist labor, winner of the Lenin prize.
Deineka st.
1999
Governer’s Carriage
A life-size bronze replica of a 19th-century Governor's carriage.
"Manezh" shopping center,
Shchepkin st., 4b.
2010
The Lost Cavalry
Monument to the lost hussar (cavalry).
"Manezh" shopping center,
Shchepkin st., 4b.
2010
V.M. Klykov
Famous Kursk sculptor who is even responsible for numerous sculptures in Kursk.
It depicts him sitting down to rest for a minute during his work.
His own son created this sculpture.
Klykov Avenue.
2007
Sculpture of "Fertility"
Made in the 80-ies of the last century by order of the fruit farm "Michurinets".
Ribnaya st., 10,
on the way to Pobeda avenue.
Tribute to Military Drivers who
Died During The Great Patriotic War
On lake Ladoga, Nazi troops destroyed
more than 1000 vehicles and many went under the ice with their drivers.
Engels st., 103.
2018
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