Monument and Square of Glory: remembering the past

In our communities, monuments and squares frequently have a special place because they honor those who have shaped our history and serve as a reminder of important historical occurrences. The Monument and Square of Glory is one such site that serves as a potent symbol of remembrance and pride in the country.

These locations are spaces where we can think back on the past and comprehend the sacrifices made for our present; they are more than just buildings. They give families a chance to get together and talk about the value of history, ensuring that the tales of the past serve as an inspiration to present and future generations.

Going to the Monument and Square of Glory can be a significant experience that provides a hands-on opportunity to engage with history. We honor the past and fortify our sense of community and shared heritage by taking the time to explore these landmarks.

Monument and Square of Glory	Remembering the Past
A place dedicated to honoring war heroes	A way to connect families with history
Located in many cities around the world	Teaches children about sacrifices made for freedom
Often visited during national holidays	Inspires a sense of pride and respect for the past
Includes statues and plaques with names of the fallen	Creates an opportunity for family discussions about history

Families and kids can learn the value of respecting the past from the Monument and Square of Glory, which act as potent reminders of the sacrifices made by earlier generations. In order to ensure that future generations remember and value the legacy left behind, parents can ensure that their children learn about history, courage, and the values that shaped their community by taking them on visits to these locations.

History of the creation of the Monument of Glory

Few people in Novosibirsk today are aware that a general plan for the development of the Left Bank was developed during the all-Union planning era in the 1930s. The architects intended for the entire area to be converted into a "garden city," with boulevards, parks, and squares making up one-third of the total area. These days, the only structures that serve as reminders of this are a few residential buildings, the Metallist theater, and a few squares, like the now-half-abandoned square that bears Gagarin’s name.

This is the Square of Glory, one of the two-hectare boulevards of the proposed "social city," which was landscaped 35 years after it was built thanks to the efforts of the district leadership at the time and the sculptor Alexander Chernobrovtsev.

Together with Chernobrovtsev, the sculptor Ermishin—who also created the sculpture of the grieving mother—and the architects Pirogov and Zakharov were the creators of the Glory Monument.

A unique idea was to create a nominal listing of all Novosibirsk residents who perished in the war, both in stone and concrete. Alexander Chernobrovtsev says the following:

I had been planning a triumphal arch with multiple passages for a while, but it wasn’t until much later that I had the notion to create pylons with the names of my fallen compatriots displayed on one side. These surnames represent the monument’s central theme and core. And this was a concept that I originated. I recall being called to Alexander Pavlovich Filatov’s (roughly the head of the regional party committee) office. ed.):

— Where should I see this, exactly? Let people observe us! Then, there are signs that read, "Went to the front and never returned," in establishments like schools.

Yes, but let’s say there are thirty instead of twenty. And you’d like several thousand! This event is political! You have no idea what it is? What if someone is forgotten?

I generally did my best to convince Alexander Pavlovich of my idea, but I was not successful in doing so. I was devastated and depressed for several hours, and just as I was ready to go to bed, a late phone call came in. Filatov called and said, "We must do it!" It felt like I had been resurrected once more!

After a number of years, Alexander Pavlovich confided in me that he was impressed by my conviction that if I had fought so hard to have these names on the monument, then I was most likely correct!

The names of the deceased started to appear on monuments across the nation after me. Many came in search of experience.

November 6, 1967 saw the opening of the Glory Monument. The memorial complex’s monuments are constructed of granite and concrete and have a similar, imposing design. Furthermore, Glory Square has developed into one of Novosibirsk’s best-kept parks and may be the only one without a single pavilion or kiosk—that is, without any commerce.

What is included in the ensemble of the Monument of Glory

As we get closer to the Monument of Glory, we are met with the enormous, striking Square of Celebrations, which was formerly known as the Square of Feat and Glory.

Five ten-meter-tall pylons mark the end of it; each one represents a year of warfare. Figure reliefs are placed on each pylon, and at their base are urns filled with earth taken from the battlefields of the 19th Guards Siberian Volunteer Corps, Mamayev Kurgan, the Borodino field, and the vicinity of Yelnya.

Every pylon has a unique plot and name. The first image is titled "Call." The "Labor Test" is the second. "The Home Front" depicts both the city’s life during the war and the farewell to the front. The war’s years are displayed on the central pylon. The remaining ones are devoted to triumph and a calm existence.

The pylons’ two sides were utilized by the sculptors. Lists of dead Siberian soldiers are on one, while scenes of military operations and engraved lines about the war are on the other.

The memorial’s second, smaller square, Memory and Sorrow Square (formerly known as Sorrow and Grief Square), is facing the opposite side of the pylons. The names of 30,266 Siberians who lost their lives in the Great Patriotic War are listed on this side.

It must be noted that at the time, the precise number of Novosibirsk citizens who lost their lives fighting in the Patriotic War was unknown. The most audacious idea: fifteen thousand. When the numbers from the military enlistment and registration offices were combined, everyone was taken aback: thirty thousand! It turned out that every tenth person died in the city in the 1940s, if we consider that the population was little over three hundred thousand! This is the great sacrifice that the people of Novosibirsk made at the altar of war! (A. Chernobrovtsev)

This is also a huge figure facing the grieving Motherland.

The Eternal Flame is burning between the two squares. It originated from a Chkalov-named metallurgical furnace plant, whose employees gave their all to the front lines of battle in the years of the conflict.

The memorial’s "Post #1" Honorary Guard, or Watch of Memory, was erected on May 9, 1970. It has been there ever since, yearly with the exception of a brief hiatus in the early 1990s. Students from Novosibirsk schools and schools during the school year, as well as boys from Novosibirsk region schools during the summer, serve as the guards. Observing both adults and children is fascinating for the guard of honor replacement!

In addition to the guard and the variable, there are also the permanent cadets, who work at the Center "Post No. 1" continuously rather than just for a few days as most do.

Monuments honoring Novosibirsk soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan and Chechnya were later built in remembrance of their memories and sorrows.

The "Unity of the front and rear" monument was unveiled on May 9, 2000, on the grounds of the Glory Monument (also in accordance with the project of Alexander Chernobrovtsev). It is dedicated to the renowned Siberian Guards Divisions and to all those who worked at the Novosibirsk defense complex’s enterprises. The names of the divisions are listed on one side, while details about the city’s factories and their military goods are listed on the other. An eighteen-meter sword is located in the complex’s center.

Glory Square and its monuments

Following the construction of the Glory monument, a lovely park was established behind it, making it a great area for strolls. You can meet joggers here in the mornings and enjoy riding scooters, bicycles, and roller skates on its broad, smooth alleys. Glory Square has straight, long alleyways and is well-kept. A video surveillance system is in place.

The park is adorned with intriguing flowerbeds and animal sculptures made of wood. A children’s playground is present.

A wide range of trees and shrubs, including some rare ones, can be found in the park, including rowan, viburnum, barberry, lilac, apple trees, lindens, Genal’s maple and grapes, and Manchurian walnut and Maak’s bird cherry.

Traverses the middle of the Alley of Glory square, where 100 fir trees have been planted in remembrance of the Novosibirsk Heroes of the Soviet Union.

Thus, Weapon Alley was established in 1985 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Victory. The most well-known pieces of Gettysburg military hardware are positioned on pedestals there, and placards detailing them are erected close by. Every exhibit is touchable, and kids of all ages are actively being "mastered" by them.

The kids are drawn to the intelligent Fighter-bomber Yak-9 the most.

The impressive T-34 tank, well-known from military literature and movies, took center stage at the exposition.

"Katyusha" (BM-13)chapel in the name of St. George the Victorious

In honor of the Siberian soldiers who lost their lives in numerous conflicts and battles throughout the 20th century, it was constructed in 2002 using money raised by participants in the Afghan and Chechen wars. The list, which is displayed on granite tablets, is regrettably quite lengthy and includes, among other places, the conflicts fought during the Great Patriotic War, Afghanistan and Mozambique, Lebanon and Cambodia, Syria, Angola, Vietnam, Laos, Ethiopia, and Algeria. Not to be overlooked are the internal military conflicts in Tajikistan, Ossetia, Abkhazia, Karabakh, and Chechnya.

The "Weeping Willow" memorial is a small monument located in the center of a circular area with many benches in a serene, lovely part of the park. A. Chernobrovtsev also designed it, and it debuted in 2003. This is a genuine, living weeping willow, and the words are encircled by a mourning ribbon. You can unwind in peace and quiet here while honoring those who have departed from us.

In 2005, the Alley of Heroes was established as a tribute to the Soviet Union’s heroes and full cavaliers of the Novosibirsk and Novosibirsk Region’s Order of Glory in honor of the 60th anniversary of the victory. The names of 270 heroes are inscribed on granite slabs known as "banners" that are located on either side of the alley.

Two years ago, the newest and most likely tragic memorial in Glory Square opened its doors. This memorial arch is devoted to the young people who were held captive in Nazi concentration camps. The Novosibirsk Union of Former Underage Prisoners of Fascism, which presently has 200 members from Novosibirsk and the surrounding area, took the initiative to create it. Toys for kids dangle lonesomely above the arch, where kids’ figures are displayed.

The Square of Glory and the Monument serve as potent symbols of the sacrifices made by earlier generations. By going to these locations, we can honor the bravery of those who fought for a better future and establish a connection with history.

We make sure that the tales of bravery and resiliency endure by keeping these events in memory. It’s crucial that families teach their kids these lessons so they can understand the importance of freedom and peace.

These areas provide hope for the future while also honoring the past. They serve as a reminder of the value of harmony and the enduring power of community ties, which continue to influence the course of future generations’ lives.

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