Triumphal arches of Novocherkassk - monuments of Russian classicism . The monumental complex consists of two triumphal arches - the western and the northern, located respectively in the south-west and north of Novocherkassk . Built in 1817 in honor of the victory in the Patriotic War of 1812 , they symbolize the great contribution of the Don Cossacks in the struggle against Napoleon [1] . The unique triumphal gates in the south of Russia are objects of cultural heritage of federal significance [2] [3] .
| Sight | |
| Triumphal arches of Novocherkassk | |
|---|---|
 Northern Arc de Triomphe | |
| A country |  Russia |
| City | Novocherkassk |
| Architectural style | Russian classicism |
| Architect | Luigi Alosia Ruska |
| Established | 1817 year |
| Status |  Object of cultural heritage No. 6110046000 Object of cultural heritage No. 6110053000 |
| Height | 12 m |
Content
Description
Identical arches are in the style of late classicism . The massive pylon of each of them is cut through by an arched opening and decorated with a strict paneled belt. The entablature of a powerful Doric order is supported by twelve columns . Each column at the top is crowned with a small ledge and a stone ball. The volume of arches plastically integral in parts and details is completed by the attic . The northern arch ensemble is crowned with bronze military armor made of armor of Cossack ammunition and military items: chain mail, flags, sabers, shields, guns and cores. In combination with the figures of Glory flying over the arches of openings, armor reinforces the special memorial sounding of the monument [4] .
The material of the arches is sawn limestone. The surface of the arches, including the attics, is plastered and painted in yellow and white. Novocherkassk arches served as a prototype of the Narva Gate in St. Petersburg , which were built in 1833 according to the project of architect V.P. Stasov [2] . On the attic of the northern arch are carved the words:
| Delivered by joy, joy of the heart, Hurry to bring the monarch and father This day Alexander showed us the same goodness, Than the first time Great Peter illuminated us |
History
In 1817, the visit of Emperor Alexander I was awaited in Novocherkassk. Ataman M.I. Platov, on the occasion of the arrival of the sovereign, decided to build two triumphal arches in the city, since it was not known which side the emperor would come from, from the west, that is, along the old Rostov road, or from the north-east along the Moscow highway. According to some information, the project of arches was proposed by a local architect. Local historians and historians have repeatedly discussed and suggested that perhaps the author of the gate was the architect Alessandro Ruska or his brother Luigi Ruska , who was building the Ascension Cathedral in Novocherkassk at that time. Triumphal arches have long been the main attraction of the city for lack of other architectural monuments [1] .
In the Soviet period, the arches were launched, they removed the entire bronze finish from re-melting. An unwritten ban was imposed on the mention of the purpose of the arches. In the 2000s, the arches were restored using the available photographs and drawings. Restored decorative elements, balls, bas-reliefs. A memorial plaque explaining the motive of the monument was installed [4] .
Gallery
| Western Arc de Triomphe | Sculpture of fame | Attic of the north arch |
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 Triumphal arches . Official site of the city of Novocherkassk. Date of treatment December 30, 2016.
- ↑ 1 2 Kukushin, V.S. Russian classicism // History of architecture of the Lower Don and the Sea of Azov. - Rostov-on-Don: Science: GinGo, 1996 .-- S. 275.
- ↑ Triumphal arches in Novocherkassk . "Culture.RF" . Ministry of Culture of Russia. Date of treatment July 9, 2018.
- ↑ 1 2 Triumphal arches of Novocherkassk . Internet project "1812". Date of treatment December 30, 2016.