Nizhny Novgorod unveils towering tribute to hydrofoil pioneer Rostislav Alexeyev
Nizhny Novgorod is set to honour its native son, Rostislav Alexeyev, with a monumental sculpture in time for the city's birthday celebrations. The Department of Culture is overseeing the project, which will feature a 3.2-meter tall bronze sculpture of Alexeyev, two 11-meter high stainless-steel columns, and a keel-shaped pedestal, reaching a total height of 16 meters.
Alexeyev, born in Bryansk Oblast in 1916, moved to Gorky (now Nizhny Novgorod) in 1933 and earned his naval engineering degree there in 1941. He and his teams were awarded the Stalin Prize in 1951 for their work on hydrofoil vessels and developed the world's first high-speed passenger hydrofoil, the Raketa, in 1957. The monument is being constructed at the intersection of Komintern Street and Yubileyny Boulevard, with pilings driven, foundation laid, and the pedestal's base poured. Mayor Vadim Bulavinov will inspect the construction on August 18.
The initiative to erect the monument was first announced in 2006, with a design competition held and a winning team selected through an open tender. The exact team behind the design of the monument is not specified in the given information.
The monument to Rostislav Alexeyev is progressing well and is expected to be unveiled in time for Nizhny Novgorod's City Day. The city honours Alexeyev's significant contributions to naval engineering and hydrofoil technology. Mayor Vadim Bulavinov's upcoming inspection reflects the city's commitment to this teams project.
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