The Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin visited Victory Park
today, where the monument to the Soviet soldier is being installed and the
surrounding area is being improved. A 9.5-meter-high bronze sculpture will be
placed at the park's central alley near the Monument to the mothers and widows
of dead soldiers.
The prototype of the monument was the Hero of the
Soviet Union Gazi Zagitov. He participated in the assault and the Red Flag raising
over the Reichstag. The author of the draft project according to an open
creative competition has become Nikita Mazayev. The monument was produced in
Smolensk.
“The figure is modular, its parts are already produced.
The author's finishing will begin soon – it is necessary to close all the
injection holes and cover the statue with a special composition. In 3-4 days,
the work will be completed”, - Herman Bakulin, author of the project for
landscaping the surrounding area, told the Mayor.
The contractor of these works is MUE Gorodskoe
blagoustroystvo. Among the planned works are construction and installation,
restoration of the colonnade, landscaping, installation of outdoor lighting,
video surveillance and irrigation systems. Presently, 65% of the work has been
completed.
The monument to the Soviet soldier is a tribute to the
feat of the entire Soviet people, to all who forged the Great Victory. It is
very important that the prototype of this monument was the hero Gazi Zagitov,
who participated in the assault of the Reichstag and raising the flag over the
building. We bow our heads to those who gave us a peaceful sky, the opportunity
to live happily, give birth to children, build houses and look forward
confidently”, - Ilsur Metshin said.
He reminded that the citizens of Kazan made a huge
contribution to the Victory, working in the rear. “Our industrial enterprises,
home front forged Victory at the machines in factories. And today, on the eve
of the Great Victory, we are waiting for a decision on awarding Kazan the title
that it certainly deserved – City of labor valor – said the Mayor.
Unfortunately, the coronavirus combating measures have
changed some plans. We will not stage the Immortal Regiment, we will not be
able to gather at the Victory parade, but nothing will prevent us from being
proud of this holiday. Together we will pay tribute to the great feat of the
Soviet people, our grandfathers, great – grandfathers, our dear veterans and
warriors”, - I.Metshin noted.