Yalta is primarily a resort town. People come here to sunbathe, swim, breathe in the sea air and see natural attractions. However, for those who love monuments, there are interesting routes in the city. The climate and picturesque views at all times brought writers, artists and filmmakers to Crimea. In Yalta, they did not forget to mark with busts and sculptures of Chekhov, Khanzhonkov, Vasiliev.
There are also truly iconic monuments, such as the work of Zurab Tsereteli, a sculptural group in memory of the Yalta post-war conference. The memorial complex "Hill of Glory" celebrates the heroic deeds of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War and the Civil War. And the Alley of Comedians reminds visitors of the entertainment component of rest in Yalta.
Historical and modern monuments of Yalta
List of the most famous monuments in the city.
Monument to Stalin, Churchill and Roosevelt
The most famous monument of Crimea is located in the village of Livadia. This settlement is part of the "Big Yalta". The sculptural composition is dedicated to the meeting of the leaders of the "Big Three" - the USSR, Great Britain and the USA. Stalin, Churchill and Roosevelt held negotiations in the city to establish a post-war peace. The author of the monument is Zurab Tsereteli. The creation of the project took 10 years, and the official opening was held in 2015.
Monument to V.I.Lenin
The sculpture of the leader of the world proletariat is installed on the square of the same name, to which, in turn, the embankment is adjacent. The figure of Lenin is cast in bronze, and the pedestal is made of red marble. The monument was opened in 1954. Later it was given the status of a monument of monumental art of national importance. Among the monuments to Lenin, it is Yalta that is the most valuable in all of Crimea.
"Hill of Glory"
The memorial complex is dedicated to the heroes of two wars: the Civil and the Great Patriotic War. It was solemnly opened in 1967, and the Eternal Flame was lit from the flame of the Malakhov Kurgan of Sevastopol. A staircase leads to the top, where snow-white slabs with inscriptions and reliefs are installed. At its base there has been a stele faced with granite since 1973. Different authors worked on different parts of the monument, but it looks harmonious.
Monument to Alexander III
It is located in the central part of Livadia, on the territory of the former Small Palace. It was here that Emperor Alexander III died in 1894. The monumental structure is about 4 meters high. In addition to the figure of the monarch, the composition includes a stele with a relief on which he sits, and a two-headed eagle. The sculptor Andrei Kovalchuk inscribed on the pedestal the saying of Alexander III: "Russia has only two allies - its army and navy."
"Anton Chekhov and the Lady with the Dog"
The monument depicts a conditional meeting between the writer and the heroine of his work. The bronze composition was placed on the embankment near the Yubileiny concert hall in 2004. The project was developed by the architect Yuri Ivanchenko, and the brothers Fedor and Gennady Parshins were responsible for its implementation. Anton Chekhov lived for some time in Yalta, where he died. In this city, he wrote a number of his masterpieces, including "The Lady with the Dog".
Monument to Mikhail Pugovkin
You can find an attraction near the Lenin Embankment. Actor Mikhail Pugovkin is depicted in the recognizable image of his character from the film "Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession" directed by Yakin. The height of the monument's pedestal is a couple of centimeters, so that it does not stand out from the surrounding landscape. The bronze Pugovkin's nose glistens, as some vacationers rub it: either for good luck, or in order to attract money.
Monument to N.P. Krasnov
At the end of the century before last, Nikolai Petrovich Krasnov was the chief architect of Yalta. Even now, the city in many ways looks the way he intended. In 2015, a monument to Krasnov appeared at the intersection of Yekaterininskaya Street and the Lenin Embankment. The author is sculptor Sergei Nikitin. He depicted the architect in full growth with a folder in his right hand. The bronze statue is currently in need of renovation.
Monument to A.S. Pushkin
Opened in 2010 on a street named after the poet. The monument was made for budgetary money and in a short time in Simferopol according to the project of the architect Viktor Gordeev. The monument, cast in bronze, has a height of about two and a half meters, including the pedestal. Pushkin is depicted in a classic manner. He is wearing an open coat, a cylinder in his hand, and the writer is leaning on some kind of granite railings.
Monument to Yu. Semenov
It has been located at the intersection of Gogol Street and Lenin Embankment since 2012. In the 1980s, the Oreanda Hotel hosted congresses of the Writers' Association, where Yulian Semyonov chaired. When the idea to create a monument to the writer arose, the project was entrusted to Alexander Rukavishnikov. He portrayed the founder of the Top Secret newspaper sitting on a chair with a notebook in his hands, as if collecting information for a new article.
Monument to Lesya Ukrainka
The opening of the monument took place in 1972 during the celebration of the centenary of the poetess Lesya Ukrainka. Diabase blocks were used as a pedestal. They were brought from the vicinity of the Crimean mountain Ayu-Dag. Sculptor - Galina Kalchenko, architect - Anatoly Ignaschenko. The authors donated their work to the city for free. The monument has the status of a cultural heritage site of regional significance.
Monuments on the alley of humorists
Over the years, an alley of humorists has been formed and continues to grow near the concert hall "Yubileiny". New monuments appear on it every now and then. Their authors are the spouses Lysenko. And the Crimean Abas Kasymov took part in the creation of the Zhvanetsky Portfolio. Here, among others, there are monuments to Shirvindt's pipe, Klara Novikova's hat, Arkady Arkanov's vest, Bandurin and Vashukov's guitar and accordion.
Monument to A.A.Khanzhonkov
Located at the intersection of Botkinskaya and Pushkin streets in 2011. Sculptors - Fedor and Gennady Parshins. Alexander Khanzhonkov became famous as an entrepreneur and filmmaker. His work in the field of filmmaking is primarily associated with Yalta. Here Khanzhonkov lived and worked until the establishment of Soviet power in Crimea. He spent some time abroad, but managed to return to his homeland.
Monument to A. Chekhov
The opening of the monument was timed to coincide with the anniversary of the death of the writer. In 1953, Chekhov's relatives took part in the ceremony. The central alley of Primorsky Park was chosen as the place for installation. A small stone was placed on an impressive pedestal. A writer modestly sits on it, holding a notebook in his hands. His gaze is symbolically turned towards the sea.
Monument to Maxim Gorky
In Yalta there is a popular excursion route called "Gorky Places". A lot was connected with the city of the writer, he was loved and appreciated here at all times. The monument to Gorky was erected in 1956 at the entrance to the Primorsky Park. Nearby there is a stone block with the words of a writer carved out. The high pedestal and monumentality of the sculpture once again emphasize the status of the monument.
Monument to T. G. Shevchenko
Vasily Ivanitsky, Natalia Bundza and Leo Mol have been creating their project of a monument to the Ukrainian writer for several years. The sculpture was cast in bronze in Argentina. After being shipped to Ukraine, it lay in a warehouse for 2 years while the authorities were looking for a suitable place for installation. The opening took place in 2007. The monument was given the status of a cultural heritage site of regional significance.
Monument to F. D. Roosevelt
In 2017, as part of the improvement of Roosevelt Street, the city authorities decided to erect a monument to the 32nd American president.Roosevelt was a participant in the Yalta Conference and, together with two other representatives of the Big Three, decided the fate of post-war Europe. The monument was made in the middle of the last century, but for decades it remained part of the museum funds.
"Twin Cities of Yalta"
Yalta has concluded friendly agreements with the following twin cities: Margate (Great Britain), Baden-Badenlm (Germany), Santa Barbara (USA), Nice (France), Pozzuoli (Italy), Rhodes (Greece), Rieka (Croatia), Sanya (China), Fujisawa (Japan). In 2006, during the reconstruction of the embankment, a stele was installed on it. The monument is dedicated to friendly relations with different parts of the world.
Memorable sign of the deportation of the Crimean Tatars in May 1944
The deportation of the Crimean Tatars is still a painful issue for the people and the region. Many of the innocent exiles died on the way or already at the place of their new registration. Some were able to return to preserve the culture of their ancestors. In memory of those tragic events, a modest and laconic monument was erected in Yalta. He stands in the middle of the park. Snow-white paths lead directly to the stele.
Monument to F. Vasiliev
The artist Fyodor Vasiliev lived in Yalta for only a couple of years, but managed to paint many paintings with the nature of the Crimea. He died at age 24. The painter's house has not survived. The street on which he stood was later named after Vasiliev. Later, a bronze bust of Fyodor Alexandrovich appeared on it. The creation of the monument was entrusted to the local sculptor Nikolai Savitsky. Paved paths lead to the monument from different sides.
Monument to the paratroopers
The official day of the Airborne Forces in 2017 in Yalta was remembered for the appearance of a monument to Soviet paratroopers. The place of installation is a square on soda street. The development and financing of the project was carried out by the Yalta people who passed through this branch of the army. They want to create a small park around the monument in the future. The attraction is a pillar of human height with a flag, a beret and the motto of the landing.
Bust of Tsarevich Alexei
Belongs to the number of Yalta monuments of the new period. For more than 20 years there has been a general education school named after Tsarevich Alexei at the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Several charitable organizations decided that it would be appropriate to erect a monument to the heir to the royal family right in the courtyard of the cathedral. The plan was implemented in 2016. Access to the bust is free, although it is far from the main tourist routes.
Monument to Jalil Nadjabov
In 2016, the honorary citizen of Yalta, Jalil Najabov, was awarded a monument in his honor. During the Great Patriotic War, he commanded a mountain rifle regiment, which took part in the liberation of the city. The colonel is credited with saving not only residents, but also historical values. The bust of Nadzhabov stands on a wide pedestal lined with slabs with a red tint. The area around is ennobled.
Monument to S. Botkin
The development of Yalta as a health resort was influenced by different people. Sergei Petrovich Botkin occupies a special place among them. He first came to Crimea in 1855 and worked as an intern in a military hospital. Then he drew attention to the healing climate of the southern coast of the peninsula. Nikolai Savitsky created a laconic bust of a doctor. He was placed deep in the green zone along Polikurovskaya Street and equipped with an information stand.
"Lovers' Bench"
There are similar art objects in different resort towns. But the Yalta bench, created by Vladimir Odintsov, is distinguished by its "naturalism". The author has worked on the details: from a distance, the pillows seem to be soft, and their color changes depending on the viewing angle. They set up a bench on the embankment under Isadora Duncan's plane tree. This tree is about 5 centuries old, which many associate with eternal love.
Yalta
In the mid-60s of the last century, the construction of the Yalta-Sevastopol highway was completed. At the same time, the sign "Yalta" was installed, inscribed in an elegant circle. From the observation deck, where the attraction is located, excursion routes to the most interesting places in Crimea often begin. In addition, the unusual monument is a favorite background for travelers' photographs. In 2017, the sign was updated and illuminated.
