Pervoposelencu goroda, Penza

Name: Pervoposelencu goroda
Address: Penza, Russia

#11 among attractions in Penza

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Sculptural composition "Pervoposelenets" - a monument in the city of Penza, dedicated to the founders and first inhabitants of this city. The monument symbolizes the two beginnings in the fate of the first settlers of Penza in the second half of the XVII century - the defense of the southeastern borders of the Russian state from the raids of steppe nomads and peasant labor.

It is one of the most famous and recognizable symbols of the city, often depicted on local souvenirs and themed products. In 2012, according to the results of a sociological survey dedicated to the 350th anniversary of Penza, 44% of city residents called the monument to the Pervoposelenets "a calling card" of the city.

Installed in the historic part of the city, opposite the remains of the city fortress of the XVII century.

Opened September 8, 1980 to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kulikovo.

It is a cultural heritage site of regional significance.

The author of the monument - sculptor Valentin Grigorievich Kozenyuk. The architect is Yu.

Georgy Myasnikov, second secretary of the Penza regional committee of the CPSU in 1961-1964 and 1965-1986, initiated the creation of the monument.

Coordinates: 53°10'60"N, 45°0'59"E

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Day trips

Pervoposelencu goroda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Penza Planetarium, Center of Theatrical Arts «House of Meyerhold», The Museum of One Painting named after G. V. Myasnikov, The Penza Savitsky Art Gallery.

0.6 miNW
Observatories and planetariums
Penza Planetarium, Penza
17 min walk • Penza planetarium is located at Penza Central Park of Culture and Restore after Belinsky in the building formerly occupied by the Penza Hydrometeorological station. Historical and cultural memorial of local importance. The first planetarium device was installed in 1954. The planetarium is currently closed and under threat of demolition.
0.8 miN
Museum, Theater, Art museum
Center of Theatrical Arts «House of Meyerhold», Penza
20 min walk • Center of Theatrical Arts «House of Meyerhold» - State museum-theater in Penza in the house, where in 1881—1895 Carl Meyerhold was lived. The museum presents the life and work of Meyerhold.
~110 ftN
Museum, Art museum
The Museum of One Painting named after G. V. Myasnikov, Penza
1 min walk • The Museum of One Painting named after G. V. Myasnikov is a state museum, located in Penza, Russia. It is a unique museum, which does not have analogies anywhere in the world. Its peculiarity is that it does not have a permanent exposition and that it only shows one painting.
~1470 ftNW
Museum
The Penza Savitsky Art Gallery, Penza
8 min walk • Penza Regional Art Gallery named after K. A. Savitsky is a state museum in Penza. The largest and one of the most famous museums of Penza region. Founded in 1892.
0.8 miN
53°11'41"N • 45°0'52"E
Dom-muzej Mejerholda, Penza
20 min walk • Museum
0.7 miW
Park, Theme park, Amusement park
Belinsky Park, Penza
18 min walk • Belinsky Park is a park in the city of Penza with an area of 370 hectares, one of the oldest parks in Russia.
0.7 miSW
Museum
Muzej narodnogo tvorcestva, Penza
19 min walk • The Penza Museum of Folk Art is a state museum in Penza engaged in the preservation, study and promotion of traditional Penza arts and crafts, crafts and works of folk craftsmen.
0.8 miSW
Zoo, Aquarium
Zoopark, Penza
22 min walk • Penza Zoo occupies an area of 9.8 hectares, the total area for expositions is 14086 m². It contains over 3,200 individuals of 201 species. 148 species fall under the CITES Convention and are included in the Red Books of various levels.
1.1 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatr dramy im.Lunacarskogo, Penza
27 min walk • The A. V. Lunacharsky Penza Regional Drama Theater is one of the oldest theaters in Russia, located in Penza.
0.6 miW
Universities and schools
Penza State University, Penza
15 min walk • Penza State University is a state university in the city of Penza. It was founded in 1943. The university has nine faculties and five institutes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pervoposelencu goroda?

Nearby attractions include The Museum of One Painting named after G. V. Myasnikov, Penza (1 min walk), The Penza Savitsky Art Gallery, Penza (8 min walk), Penza State University, Penza (15 min walk), Penza Planetarium, Penza (17 min walk).

How to get to Pervoposelencu goroda by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pervoposelencu goroda:

Bus

Библиотека имени Лермонтова • Lines: 54, 70 (1 min walk)
Детская библиотека • Lines: 54, 70 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

ул. Баумана • Lines: 6 (17 min walk)
Пенза-III • Lines: 6 (18 min walk)

Train

Пенза-3 (18 min walk)