Split Atom memorial, Chelyabinsk, Nuclear physics monument in Chelyabinsk, Russia
The Split Atom Memorial features a central bronze statue of Igor Kurchatov positioned between two 27-meter-high columns with hemispheres representing nuclear fission.
The monument was inaugurated in 1986 to mark the 250th anniversary of Chelyabinsk and honors Igor Kurchatov, the leader of the Soviet nuclear program.
The memorial stands near South Ural State University, making it a central meeting point for students, sports enthusiasts, and local residents.
The monument receives illumination from special projectors during nighttime, with additional lighting effects activated through remote control during public holidays.
The architectural composition includes two tall pylons with metallic hemispheres that create a visual representation of nuclear physics principles in monumental form.
GPS coordinates: 55.15931,61.36265
Latest update: March 10, 2025 17:23
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