Monument to Grigory and Aksinya
In Rostov-on-Don, as in all cities of the Don region, the novel "Quiet Don" enjoys special popularity. Various establishments are named after its characters, monuments are dedicated to them, poems are written, and songs …
Monument 'Ded Shchukary'
In Rostov-on-Don, many monuments have been installed to make passersby smile and remember something pleasant. One of the favorites among residents and visitors is the bronze sculpture 'Ded Shchukary', located on the emba…
Monument to Nakhalenka in Rostov-on-Don
In 1982, a monument to the famous character from Sholokhov's works, Nakhalenka, appeared in Rostov-on-Don. It is made of bronze and is located on the city's embankment, next to the monument of "Ded Shchukary."
The sculp…
Monument 'Nahalyonok and the Geese'
In Rostov-on-Don, the monument 'Nahalyonok and the Geese' was installed in 1980, dedicated to a character from Sholokhov's novel. It quickly became popular among residents of all ages. Nahalyonok's hand and the bronze ge…
Monument to Admiral Ushakov in Rostov-on-Don
In 2001, a monument to Fyodor Fyodorovich Ushakov, an outstanding Russian naval commander, scholar, and Orthodox saint, was solemnly unveiled on the embankment of Rostov. The monument is in the form of a bust mounted on …
Chekhov Monument in Rostov
On January 28, 2010, the grand opening of the monument to the great Russian writer Anton Pavlovich Chekhov took place in Rostov-on-Don. This event was timed to the 150th anniversary of the writer's birth, who was born on…
Monument to the First Teacher
Among the many interesting and abstract monuments in Rostov, a monument dedicated to the first teacher stands out, which was unveiled on September 1, 2012, near Rostov School No. 78. According to the sculptors' idea, the…
Monument to First Graders in Rostov-on-Don
In Rostov-on-Don, one of the most interesting monuments is the bronze monument to a first grader, created by sculptor Dmitry Lyndin. Unveiled on September 1, 2011, on Gorky Street, it depicts a boy sitting on a school gl…
Monument to the Founders of the Fortress of Dmitry Rostovsky
In 2009, a monument dedicated to the founders of the fortress of Dmitry Rostovsky was installed on the central street of Rostov. The opening took place on December 15 and was timed to coincide with the 260th anniversary …
Russians in Atlanta (Georgia, USA)
Moving to a new place always comes with challenges, but many Russians stay in Atlanta for a long time. Here’s what student Andrey, who moved from Chelyabinsk, says: "Some complain about unemployment and claim that findin…
