Monument «Orleonok» in Chelyabinsk, Memorial statue in Park Aloye Pole, Chelyabinsk, Russia.
Monument Orleonok is a bronze and granite sculpture located at the corner of Krasnaya Street and Lenin Avenue in Chelyabinsk. The work features carved figures set within a park setting.
The USSR Council of Ministers approved construction of the monument in 1958 during a period of post-war memorial installations. Its creation reflected the priorities of post-war society in preserving shared memories.
The monument sits in a location where locals and visitors gather to reflect on shared history and memory. People pass through this space regularly, making it part of the everyday rhythm of how the city remembers.
The monument is accessible by public transportation, with stops located near the park at major street intersections. Visitors can walk along Lenin Avenue to find the site and explore the surrounding area.
The monument is known by different names across languages, including L'Aiglon in French, showing its international background. These varying names reveal how cultural works gain recognition and identity in different parts of the world.
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