Monument à Élisabeth Ire, Bronze memorial in Central District, Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
The monument to Elizabeth Petrovna stands near the Intercession Church and depicts the empress holding a decree in one hand. Her other hand points to where the original fortress once stood, the settlement that grew into today's city.
The empress established the Temernik customs outpost in 1749, a settlement that became the core of the city. The monument itself was erected in 2007 after a design competition to honor her role in founding Rostov-on-Don.
The monument displays ornaments crafted with care by local artisans, particularly the crown and earrings reflecting imperial Russian fashion. These details show how locals wanted to honor the empress who played a role in founding their city.
The monument is easily accessible in the central part of the city and sits in a prominent location near an important church. The open space around the statue allows visitors to view the work from different angles and observe the details of the figure.
The empress holds a decree in one hand that symbolizes her authority while her other hand points to the exact ground where the city would grow. This double gesture ties her political power directly to the founding act and shows how the city literally emerged from her decision.
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