On July 6, 2012, a monument to Peter and Fevronia was unveiled in Kaluga, timed to celebrate Family, Love, and Fidelity Day. The elegant bronze monument is located in a square near the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The figures of Peter and Fevronia are life-sized and set on a low granite pedestal. Above them rises a bronze arch depicting the Mother of God, while the saints hold a dove in their hands, symbolizing the Baptism of the Lord and purity.
The monument was created by the renowned sculptor Konstantin Chernyavsky and architect Olga Kravchenko. The funding for its installation was made possible through a charitable marathon under the auspices of the "Revival" foundation, which involved many people. The opening ceremony attracted many guests, including the famous actor Valery Zolotukhin, who traveled from Moscow to read poems about Peter and Fevronia.
The sculpture of the saints is popular among local residents, with newlyweds often taking photos beside it, as well as established families visiting. Various events related to religion, children, and family are periodically held at the monument, including the celebration of Family, Love, and Fidelity Day.
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