Monument to Valery Chkalov, Federal cultural heritage monument in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
The monument stands at the center of Nizhny Novgorod, featuring a detailed pedestal displaying maps of Chkalov's significant flight routes across continents.
Constructed in 1940, this memorial honors Soviet pilot Valery Chkalov, who completed the first non-stop flight from Moscow to Vancouver through the North Pole.
The monument, designed by architects Ivan Taranov and Viktor Andreyev, represents Soviet aeronautical achievements during the early twentieth century.
Visitors can find the monument at coordinates 56.33°N, 44.00944°E, approximately one kilometer from Nizhny Novgorod's central district.
The structure incorporates labradorite, a feldspar mineral that creates distinctive optical effects when light reflects off its surface.
Location: Nizhny Novgorod
Inception: 1940
Architects: Ivan Taranov, Viktor Andreyev
Made from material: labradorite
GPS coordinates: 56.32985,44.00950
Latest update: May 14, 2025 10:30
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