Monument «Skaz ob Urale», Monument and statue in Priyokzalnaya Square, Chelyabinsk, Russia
Monument Skaz ob Urale is a sculptural group in Priyokzalnaya Square, Chelyabinsk, built from granite and concrete. The installation rises several meters above the ground and shows different human figures in heroic poses, arranged around a central block.
Architect Evgeniy Aleksandrov designed the sculpture, which was unveiled in 1967 and was part of a wave of monuments celebrating the industrial rise of the Soviet Union. The work emerged during a period of intense urban development, when Chelyabinsk became an important production center.
The name refers to oral storytelling traditions from the Urals, with the sculpture itself showing workers and craftspeople from the region. Visitors often notice the powerful figures carved into stone, depicting everyday scenes from the lives of miners.
The monument sits right by the main railway station and is freely accessible at any time of day, making it a convenient stop for travelers. The open location on the square allows good visibility from different angles, especially in the morning when light emphasizes the contours of the figures.
The sculpture sometimes carries flowers or small objects left by passersby, even though it is not an official war memorial. This gesture shows how locals use the monument as a point of remembrance for their city's working history.
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