Monument to Aleksandr Khanzhonkov, Bronze monument in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
The monument depicts Aleksandr Khanzhonkov holding an old motion picture camera, standing 2.5 meters tall on a 2-meter pedestal. It sits at the intersection of Budyonnovskaya Prospect and Krasnoarmeyskaya Street in the city's central district.
Sculptor Sergey Oleshnya created this memorial to honor one of the pioneers of Russian cinema. The work was installed at this location on August 24, 2016.
The statue stands before the Alekseevskaya gymnasium where Khanzhonkov studied and where his passion for cinema began. It symbolizes the connection between early Russian cinema and the city's role in shaping this pioneering filmmaking figure.
The monument sits at a major street intersection in the central area, making it easy to find and view from all angles. The location is freely accessible at any time, and nearby streets offer good orientation for visitors.
Two commemorative plaques are placed at locations around the city marking where Khanzhonkov attended school and saw his first film. These additions connect the statue to specific moments from his formative years.
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