Памятник семье, Bronze family monument in Saransk, Russia
The Family Monument depicts everyday life with a father carrying a child on his shoulders, a pregnant mother, and two children holding their parents' hands. The bronze figures form a connected group moving together, capturing a moment of family closeness.
The bronze sculpture was installed in 2008, a year Russia dedicated to family values. This initiative followed a proposal by local leadership under Nikolai Merkushkin.
The monument sits near Saint Theodore Ushakov Cathedral, linking the portrayal of family life with religious traditions important to Mordovian society. Visitors can see how family bonds and spiritual values connect in the local culture.
The monument sits at the intersection of Sovetskaya and Demokraticheskaya streets, within easy walking distance from Radisson Hotel and Congress Center Saransk. Visitors should plan to see it during daylight hours to appreciate the bronze details clearly.
Artist Nikolai Filatov won a Gold Medal from the Russian Academy of Arts for his lifetime achievements, including this sculpture among his many works. The award reflects the artistic value of the piece beyond its symbolic meaning.
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