Polotsk. Monument to the letter "Ў"
Landmark
Belarus, Vitebsk region, Polotsk, Franziska Skaryna Avenue
Description
The monument to the letter "Ў" was erected in Polotsk in September 2003, when the tenth anniversary of the national holiday "Day of Belarusian Writing" was celebrated. This unique sculptural structure stands out for its concept and execution. There are no other objects in the world that could compare with this sculpture in their design and implementation features.
This letter of the alphabet, being a distinctive feature of the Belarusian language, eventually became a symbol of the whole country. According to some art critics, this unusual graphic element reflects the uniqueness of national traditions and the uniqueness of the historical and cultural path of the Belarusian people. The creative approach to the compositional design of the monument emphasizes this uniqueness, presenting the non-syllabic "Ў" in several repetitions.
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Historical
With children
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1Yaroslav Sg
15.11.2024
Polotsk. Monument to the letter "Y"
From 2003 to 2016, a round slab was located on the granite base of the monument, on which a symbol was carved, and the alphabet was listed on the right side, while a quote from the work of Grigory Borodulin was placed on the left. The faces of the stele showed the external image of the letter, its place in the Belarusian alphabet, as well as the most frequently used words that include this graphic element.
In 2014, the structure was seriously damaged due to changeable weather conditions. According to some reports, the damage could also be the result of hooligan actions of the townspeople. The building was completely restored, while getting a new look. The reconstruction of the project was carried out by the main city artist I. Kurzhalov, who was engaged in the creation of the original version of the sculptural image. Funding for the restoration was provided by representatives of the city authorities, which underlines the special cultural significance of this work for Polotsk, the region and the country as a whole.
Although many of the exterior features of the monument have been preserved, the letter "Y" has undergone significant changes. The quote by G. I. Borodulin, which previously decorated the left side of the round horizontal plate, has now been moved to the side face with the name of the author. Inside the letter "C" you can now see the signet F. A score consisting of an overlapping moon and sun.
The opening of the renovated monument remained in the memory of the residents and guests of the city for a long time. On September 1, an open lesson was held here, followed by a theatrical production. The building is of interest to both Belarusian and foreign tourists, who leave numerous enthusiastic reviews on Internet portals.