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On Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, a monument to Minin and Pozharsky. Originally, it was in the middle of the square. Monument raised in 1818 and executed by the sculptor Ivan Martos. Funds for its construction were collected by subscription among the population. The discovery resulted in the monument of national celebration as a feat of heroes - Minin and Pozharsky liberated Moscow from capture it in the early XVII century Poles - like similar events in 1812. Martos created his work in common then classical forms. Group composition beautifully constructed. Subtle rhythm connects the two figures. However, the monument, the first in Moscow, in its own decorative. He expressive silhouette, clearly visible in the distance - a gesture calling Minin immediately conveys the idea of sculpture. Equally well two bas-reliefs on the pedestal, and they are devoted to the topics of "the expulsion of the Poles" and "Nizhny Novgorod citizens." In the second bas-relief Martos depicted himself with his sons.

Kiev big city where there are a lot of streets, squares, buildings, plazas, museums, theaters, schools, universities, hospitals, shops. But, if you want silence, you can take a walk in the park, the park, admire the famous Kiev chestnuts, look at the monument to Taras Shevchenko, Bohdan Khmelnytsky, or the Golden Gate.
Kiev is one of the largest in Ukraine centers of science and education. In Kiev, a huge number of schools, high schools, high schools, 70 high schools. There are many interesting historical facts about Kiev. A well-known fact that since the IX century, Kiev was an important center of intellectual development in Eastern Europe. And since the end of the XVII century, the Kiev-Mogilev Academy has trained many famous scientists. We are proud of this beautiful and majestic city. And confidently believe that Kiev - the city of extraordinary. The most famous places of Kiev are central street Khreschatyk and Andrew rise. They are always a lot of tourists who take pictures, buy souvenirs, or just talk to the residents of the capital. And they have something to talk about his hometown!