Kört-Aika Monument, Steel monument in Kortkeros, Russia.
The Kört-Aika Monument is a steel sculpture at the entrance of Kortkeros that depicts a man pulling several boats with chains. The figure stands roughly one meter tall and displays careful craft in its proportions and details, with the chains illustrating themes of transport and effort.
The sculpture was created by Alexander Sushnikov from St. Petersburg and Georgii Gorbachev from Moscow after the Russian Union of Blacksmiths commissioned the work. The piece resulted from a collaboration between these two artists and the union to honor the region's metalworking heritage.
The monument draws from Komi mythology, with the figure depicting a man towing boats that references local storytelling traditions. This representation shows how the region expresses its own narrative and heritage through contemporary metalwork.
The monument is easy to locate at the village entrance of Kortkeros and is accessible from outside. The site is especially interesting to visit during the International Festival of Blacksmith Art, when crafting activities take place in the surrounding area.
The Kort Aika art festival, named after this monument, draws blacksmiths and craftspeople from across the region each year. The festival demonstrates how a single sculpture became the focal point of a broader cultural celebration.
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