The monument to the turner is installed in Penza in the square on the street German Titov in the October district of the city.
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| Monument to the turner | |
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| A country | |
| Location | Penza , square in the street German Titov |
| Project author | Alexander Khachaturian |
| Sculptor | Alexander Khachaturian |
| Date of construction | 2016 year |
| Material | bronze |
| Site | penza.16k20.ru/pamyatnik ... |
History
The idea of installing the monument to the turner belongs to the deputy chairman of the Penza regional branch of the Russian Engineering Union, and the general director of StankoMashStroy, Oleg Alexandrovich Kochetkov. This idea was supported by the administration of the city of Penza. The installation of the monument was timed to the Day of Mechanical Engineer. The monument became a gift to the city from the StankoMashStroy company.
The monument is installed in the park on the street. German Titov, in the October district, where the city-forming enterprises of Penza are concentrated. The composition is made of bronze in human growth. The author of the monument is Alexander Khachaturian. The sculpture was cast in the city of Penza.
The composition depicts a turner at the lathe. Turner captured in work clothes. He assesses the result of his work. In his left hand, the turner holds the completed part, in the right hand - a measuring instrument micrometer.
The monument was opened on September 22, 2016 at 12.00. The opening ceremony was attended by Governor of the Penza Region Ivan Belozertsev , President of the Stankoinstrument Association Georgy Samodurov, Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of the Penza Region Valery Lidin , head of the Penza city, Chairman of the Penza City Duma Valery Saveliev, head of the Penza city administration Victor Kuvaytsev.
The installation of the monument to the turner is a tribute to the representatives of this profession and serves to popularize working specialties.