Cossacks, Copper sculpture at Volga-Don Canal, Volgodonsk, Russia.
The monument features two mounted figures of warriors standing on large pedestals at a lock along the shipping canal. The overall height reaches about 9 meters (30 feet) and the width spans about 4.5 meters (15 feet), making the composition visible from many viewing angles.
The monument was created in 1953 by sculptor Georgy Motovilov and architect Leonid Polyakov. It honors the Don Cossacks and specifically the 4th Guards Kuban Cossack Cavalry Corps, who played a major role in Soviet history.
The sculpture shows mounted warriors dressed in traditional clothing, holding characteristic curved swords that defined their fighting style. These figures keep the memory of such fighters alive in the local landscape.
The monument sits at a lock on the major shipping canal and is clearly visible from the surrounding area. The location is easy to reach and offers multiple vantage points to view the entire composition.
The monument holds the status of federal cultural heritage and is the only one of its kind in the city and surrounding district. This special protective designation means the area around it follows strict rules to preserve the site.
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