Monument to Nikolai Polikarpov, monument in Oryol, Russia
The Monument to Nikolai Polikarpov is a bronze sculpture standing in a park near the Rodina cinema in Oryol, placed on a base of pink and black granite. The seated figure holds an airplane model while aircraft sketches are carved beneath the seat.
The monument was constructed in 1958 during a period when many memorials to engineers and scientists were being erected across the Soviet Union. It received federal cultural heritage protection in 1960, recognizing Polikarpov's contributions to Soviet aviation development.
The statue depicts Polikarpov seated while holding an airplane model, expressing his passion for aviation design. The sketches of aircraft carved beneath the seat connect the figure to his daily work as an engineer.
The monument is located in a well-maintained park near the Rodina cinema and is easy to find and access on foot. The open setting provides plenty of space for walking around and taking photographs without obstruction.
Polikarpov was born in the village of Kalinino near Oryol, where his father was a priest, and this monument stands in the same city. His recognition as a Hero of Socialist Labor reflects how highly the Soviet state valued his innovations in aircraft development.
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