Monument to Efim and Miron Cherepanov in Nizhny Tagil
Monument to Efim and Miron Cherepanov in Nizhny Tagil, Bronze monument in Teatralnaya Square, Nizhny Tagil, Russia.
The statue stands 8 meters tall in the central square, depicting two industrial pioneers, father and son, who revolutionized Russian engineering.
Efim and Miron Cherepanov constructed the first Russian steam locomotive in 1834 at the Lyskov plant, marking the start of railway transport.
The monument represents the transition from manual labor to industrial innovation, symbolizing the determination of former serfs to advance technology.
Visitors can reach the monument through public transportation or walking from the city center, with several restaurants and cafes located nearby.
The Cherepanovs built twenty different steam engines between 1820 and 1840, with power ranges from 2 to 60 horsepower.
Location: Nizhny Tagil
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 57.90761,59.97224
Latest update: March 21, 2025 09:38
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