Памятник комсомольцам, Monument in Leninsky District, Sevastopol
The monument "To the Courage, Steadfastness and Komsomol Loyalty" stands in Lenin District on Lenin Street. Its three figures are made of organic glass tinted to resemble bronze: a soldier with a rifle and cape, a female medic with a medical bag, and a wounded sailor holding grenades. They rest on a small pedestal atop a truncated diorite pyramid with a multi-step base. Total height is 7.9 m; the sculpture is 3.2 m.
The monument was unveiled on 29 October 1963, sculpted by S. A. Chizh with architect V. I. Fomin, and paid for by the city's Komsomol members. It honours local Komsomol members who fought in the 1941–1942 defence of Sevastopol and those who rebuilt the city afterwards. A capsule of greetings from 1960s Komsomol members to their 1990s successors was placed at its foot and opened on 5 May 1995.
The inscription honors courage and steadfastness, reflecting ideals that were central to youth organizations of that era. The group of soldier, sailor, and medic together represents a vision of collective sacrifice and shared dedication.
The monument is located at street level and is easy to reach on foot, especially when exploring the main thoroughfares of the city. The site is openly accessible and can be visited at any time without special arrangement.
The sculpture was not cast from real metal but created from tinted organic material designed to maintain a permanent bronze-like surface. This practical choice avoided the natural patina that typically develops on traditional bronze sculptures over time.
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