Пожарная каланча, Fire watchtower in Kurgan, Russia.
The Pożarная Kalantscha is a brick fire watchtower with classical architectural details on its facades located on Kuibyshev Street. The structure rises to approximately 28 meters and displays traditional masonry techniques typical of its period.
Construction of the watchtower began in 1881 and was completed in 1882 under the direction of city architect P.P. Vasiliev. It was built during a period when Russian cities were modernizing their emergency response infrastructure.
The tower serves as a local landmark that commemorates the bravery of firefighters through a memorial plaque honoring those who gave their lives in rescue operations. It stands as a symbol of the city's dedication to honoring its emergency service workers.
The building remains home to an active fire station with staff providing emergency services to the city. It is easy to locate since it stands on a main street and is marked as a regional cultural heritage site.
A training mannequin named Gosha stands on the tower and serves as a practice tool for firefighters while also becoming a local symbol of the station. This unusual figure has earned a place in the station's history and local culture.
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