Fyodor Kon monument in Smolensk
Fyodor Kon monument in Smolensk, Commemorative monument near Gromovaya Tower, Smolensk, Russia.
The bronze statue depicts architect Fyodor Kon standing with architectural plans, showcasing his role in designing fortifications across Russia during the 16th century.
Sculptor Oleg Komov created this monument in 1991 to honor Fyodor Kon, who constructed the Smolensk Kremlin between 1597 and 1602.
The monument represents the connection between architecture and defense systems in Russian history through its placement near the fortification structures.
Visitors can find the monument at the intersection of Ulitsa Dzerzhinskogo and Ulitsa Oktyabrskoy Revolyutsi in central Smolensk.
The statue stands as a tribute to the engineer who learned construction techniques abroad and returned to build Moscow's Bely Gorod fortifications.
Location: Smolensk
Inception: 1991
Creator: Oleg Konstantinovich Komov
GPS coordinates: 54.77971,32.04358
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:01
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