Monument Miner's Glory, Bronze monument near Central Park in Karaganda, Kazakhstan.
Miner's Glory is a bronze statue at the main entrance of Central Park of Culture and Recreation in Karaganda, depicting two miners hoisting a coal seam above their heads. The figures rest on a concrete base dressed in polished granite blocks.
The monument was erected in 1974 to commemorate the region's achievement of mining two million tons of coal in Karaganda's mining sector. This milestone marked a significant point in the Soviet industrial expansion of the area.
The figures show miners from different backgrounds working together, reflecting the diverse workforce that shaped the coal industry in Karaganda during Soviet times.
The monument sits right at the park entrance, making it easy to spot and serving as a clear landmark for orientation. The location works well for photos, particularly during early morning or late afternoon when lighting is most favorable.
The bronze statue weighs about 20 tons and required raw materials and casting processes from Moscow and Leningrad to complete. This production involved coordination between Soviet industrial centers for its creation.
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