Bogdan Khitrovo monument in Ulyanovsk, Bronze statue in Friendship of Nations Park, Ulyanovsk, Russia.
Description
The monument in Friendship of Nations Park rises 6.5 m high and shows Bogdan Khitrovo in formal dress holding architectural plans in his hands. The setting features open green spaces and pathways that make the statue easily visible from different angles.
History
The monument honors Bogdan Khitrovo, who founded the Simbirsk fortress in 1648 as a defensive outpost along the Volga River against nomadic groups. This fortification marked a key step in the Russian expansion toward the southeast.
Culture
The statue represents how people today understand their city's past as Simbirsk, connecting them to Russian architectural traditions and the identity shaped by this place over time.
Practical
The site is accessible by public transportation to Friendship of Nations Park and has information plaques in several languages. Most visitors come during daylight when the light shows the statue's details clearly.
Did you know?
The statue stands at the exact spot where Khitrovo planned to build the Simbirsk fortress in the 17th century. This location creates a direct link to the founder's original vision for the settlement.
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