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Monument to Dostoevsky
A solemn ceremony was held, which was attended by the Consul General of the Russian Federation in Barcelona Alexander Yuryevich Penkov, the head of Rossotrudnichestvo in Spain Sergey Alexandrovich Sarymov, the mayor of Salou Pere Granados, the vice-mayor for culture Javier Montola, the president of the Association for the Center for Russian Language and Culture.
Dandelion in Sukhum
The opening was attended by the government of the country and the city. Mayor of Beslan Eshba made a speech of gratitude and said - "Only kindness can save the world and it is the basis of human education and culture." On this day, one of the largest national holidays was held in the city.
Monument to Boris Gamaleya
He lived on the distant French island of Reunion, not far from Madagascar, in the city of La Plaine des Palmistes. And I first learned about it 20 years ago and dreamed of going to this heaven on earth someday. Recently Boris left and his contemporaries were surprised how great he was !?
Sculptural composition “Paradzhanov”
Some works of art are acknowledged straight away and the artist can be proud of them. These works become the key parts of the artist’s biography. This composition was a part of many exhibitions – from the Russian Museum in St Petersburg to Manezh in Moscow. Many people wanted it to be installed somewhere.
Dandelion in the geographic center of St Petersburg
The sculpture was unveiled by the Chairman of St Petersburg Legislative Assembly V.S. Makarov. The Chairman of St Petersburg Cultural Committee K.E. Sukhenko, Vice-President of the International Academy of Kindness A.M. Pekarevskiy and the coordinator of the exhibition Pototsky & Lyubov gave an address.
Sculptural composition “The Cactus of Russian Literature”
Russian literature is a very intense and profound thing. I was looking for artistic means to unite portraits of all writers in one. Then I thought about a tree of Russian literature that looked like a cactus. It is a cactus both literally and figuratively.
Dandelion in Cyprus, Paphos
Cyprus, the city of Paphos, the cultural capital of Europe in 2017, became another place where on May 5, 2019 the symbol of peace and kindness “Dandelion” was established. It was at this place that hostility broke out between the Turks and Greeks and the Turks left these places. And today, as never before, it became clear that only the principle of kindness
Dandelion in the “Pharmaceutical Garden” Botanical Garden
On June 29, 2019, the grand opening of the symbol of peace and kindness “Dandelion” took place in the “Pharmaceutical Garden” botanical garden as part of the opening of the festival of Italian opera. The symbol was opened by the director of the garden Alexei Reteyum, Carmelo Corrado Caruso and Vera Kononova
“Kurochka Ryaba” (Ryaba Chicken)
On the 20-th of April 2019 a sculptural composition dedicated to the Chicken Ryaba was officially opened at the Moscow Zoo. This is a symbol of kindness, mystery of life and faith in miracles. Now everyone can come, touch a golden egg and make a wish that will come true. This is a brilliant fairy tale about the sacred meaning of life, which was born in the immemorial times of folk life. It is based on a pagan idea of the world. The giant chicken Ryaba, with its head up, waves its wings and screa
Griboedov
The bust of the prominent Russian diplomat, poet and playwright Alexander Griboedov was officially opened in the Thanksgiving Park of the Russian-Armenian (Slavic) University in Yerevan on the 3-th of January 2019. The memorial is dedicated to the 190-th anniversary of the tragic death of the author of the famous play “Woe from Wit”. The monument of the famous Russian sculptor Gregory Pototsky was donated to the university by the Strategy Foundation with the patronage support of the presiden
Monument to Yuri Gagarin
Russia's ambassador to Macedonia, Oleg Shcherbak, unveiling the monument to Yuri Gagarin in front of the citizens. A poem by Sergei Davitaia, "Leningrad Symphony of St. Petersburg", was dedicated to Yuri Gagarin. The Strumica municipality allocated for the monument a small square in the vibrant heart of the city. The granite pedestal is highly polished revealing the extraordinary beauty of the stone.
Monument to “Unknown saviours of the Jews”
In Philadelphia, in the Barrack Hebrew Academy, was inaugurated a monument dedicated to "Unknown saviours of Jews during the Holocaust". This establishment studies the history of the Holocaust. The monument is a memory in gratitude to the thousands of unknown people, who risked their own lives to save Jews from the holocaust during the Second World War. The opening ceremony was attended by more than a thousand people: children and grandchildren of survivors, rabbis, philanthropists, polit
Mittered Archepriest V.Golunsky
In France, in Colombelle, willl be the inauguration of a monument to the bishop Vladimir Golunsky. France has shown friendship and helped greatly in the immigration of many Russian at the turn of the last century (1917). France has expressed great respect to the Russian priest who bore to all people words of love and kindness by namingt a street in his honnour in the city of Colombelle in Normandy.
Mother God
The monument “Mother of God” was inaugurated in Sofia, Bulgaria. It was created for the 125 years of the liberation of the Bulgarian people from the Ottoman dictature. The opening became a symbol of Russian-Bulgarian “rapprochement”. On the opening ceremony were present, the mayor of Moscow J.M.Luzhkov and the mayor of Sofia V. Sofijanski, as well as representatives of there patriarchy.
Soldiers missing at war – Herons flying
How to express memory to our soldiers who never returned from war? The eternal flame symbolises this memory. The sculptor tried to cast the flame in bronze and souls of the soldiers a shown as herons flying. As they fly for eternity and the unknown, they remain always in our memories. The inauguration of the monument took place on September 8 2007 in Moscow region, Ivanteevka city
Memorial plaque to Natalia Nikolaevna Pushkina
On September 8th, in honour of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Natalia Nikolaevna Pushkina, a bronze memorial plaque was inaugurated at the Polotnyaniy factory in the former Goncharov estate. The famous watercolour by Briullov, where young Natalia is a perfect beauty, is now embodied in bronze and presented to the Goncharov family museum. The author of the book "Natalia Goncharova", Larissa Cherkashina inspired the sculptor to immortalize Natalia in bronze.
A bronze bust of Field Marshal M.I. Kutuzov
In Slovakia, on September 1st, 2012, was inaugurated the bust of Field Marshal M.I. Kutuzov. Sculptor Gregory Pototsky donated the bust for the opening of the Kutuzov museum, in Rishnovets. The bust also commemorates the 200th anniversary of Europe's liberation from Napoleon's occupation. The mayor of the city, Carol Labosh, accomplished an impossible mission: he restored an abandoned old building to make place for the new Museum to Russian glory, dedicated to Field Marshal Kutuzov. In today's
Monument to Love
The monument to "LOVE" was inaugurated in 2004 in Moscow's Trubetskoy park. One man and one woman stand back to back in one person and their outstretched arms form branches, such as the tree of life. One may also see a leaf with nerves mixing as the life of each one tied together forms one destiny. Piercings in the bronze give lightness and a sense of soaring. It is already a good tradition for newlyweds in Moscow to visit the park and kiss through on hole of the sculpture for a prosperous and l
Monument to WW2 heroic students of the Foreign affairs university
Conception of the monument is simple and precise. It is true to members from this university, that died in front of the German invaders during the Second World War. The monolith, containing the names of the dead soldiers, with the half star, forms a transparent silhouette of a ”cross” symbol of their destiny; they died defending their native land wearing caps bearing the red star. This was the heroic deed of their life.
The Source
The symbol behind this piece is quite obviously the letter "A". The sculptor wanted to mark here a beginning in the same manner this letter represents the start of the alphabet and the beginning of all words. The one piece marble stone trusts skyward to suggest the origin of all things to earth. It's double side texture; smooth on one and rough on the other suggest that the nature of man is often constructed of opposing ideas. Many will see in the piece the teachings of Saint-Nicholas or those o
Naghib Mahfouz (1911 – 2006), Prix Nobel de litterature de 1988
Le monument au célèbre écrivain arable Naghib Mahfouz, fut inauguré à la bibliothèque de l’Université de science politique de Moscou (MGIMO). L’écrivain fut la première personne arabe à recevoir le prix Nobel de littérature en 1988. Son œuvre comprend des romans, des pièce de théâtre et des scénarios pour l’industrie du cinéma arabe. Son ouverture d’esprit et sa vision progressiste lui causèrent plus d’un ennui avec les traditionnalistes.
Monument to Serbian writer Milorad Pavic
Monument erected inside the yard of the Foreign Literature Library in Moscow on. It was created for the 80th. anniversary of the writer. The sculptor’s intention was to honor the great writer during his lifetime, to break the tradition of awarding honors to great people after their death. On the opening ceremony came hundreds of people who respect the writer as a classic of world literature.
Emile Nelligan
On May 30th, 2003, on behalf of the government of Canada, for the 300 years anniversary of Saint-Petersburg he inaugurated the bust of the poet Emile Nelligan At the opening were present, the Prime minister of Canada, the Honourable Jean Chrétien, and the governor of Saint Petersburg, V.Jakovlev, as well as representatives of the ministry of culture. One inspiring fact is that there is only on photograph of the poet. The French Canadian people recognise the extraordinary work by the sculptor
The poet Alexander Pushkin
Every new monument to A. Pushkin is different from the preceding one. Despite of this it is always a Pushkin! Although this monument is 2 meters, Pushkin appears smaller, as he really was in his life. The monument proportions shows us a true similitude of his person as he holds on to his cane which in those times was an object of fashion; few artists if any ever showed him with it. But as an art element included by Pototsky, it gives us a better understanding of the poet. The original cane’s
Requiem to Alexander Pushkin
This composition is MUSE bearing two wings; one represents kindness the other anger. Luck represented by a horseshow binds the wings of the Russian poet. This assembly of wings and horseshow represent the broken ring of Russian life. The poet can only reach glory and freedom through this ring and his death. The muse Natalya (his wife) holds Pushkin’s head in its hand as Salome did with the head of Jean the Baptist. Pushkin was the prophet of Russian literature.
Monument to Alexander Pushkin at the Alexandria Library
On June 12th, 2011, in the Library of Alexandria, was inaugurated a monument to the great poet Alexander Pushkin, in order to promote a positive image of Russia in the Middle East region. The monument was made in the Egyptian style. Pushkin's head is turned sharply to the right, which reminds us of ancient Egyptian murals. A sharp upward movement symbolizes the aspiration for the stars, to eternity. With one hand he leans on a cane, and he si wearing a coat. It seems massive and heavy, which em
Requiem to victims of a genocide
Anger destroys blindly...and the victims of a genocide have no power to stop the pain of their slayers. The monument has the same senseless feeling of incomprehension than that of the deaths of the victims. This may be the clue as to how precious and unique each life should be, even in a world without art nor beauty; the lyre without strings, pierced by a javelin symbolises this emptiness.
Monument to the physicist A. Saharov
Andrey Saharov was the genius nuclear physician who created the first hydrogen atomic bomb. His work was originally dedicated to military science and technical progress. Later understanding his work was turned against humanity, much against his own will, he became a human rights defender in his own land and was much in demand around the world, even as he fought against Gorbatchev, to organise the nuclear disarmament treaties with USA (then with president R.Reagan).In the monument, his unnatural
Monument to the poet José Rizal, of the Philippines
2011 is the 150th anniversary of the great Filipino poet, Jose Rizal. It has also been 35 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and the Philippines. The sculptor Gregory Pototsky, at the request of Senator Manny Villar, created an unusual image of the poet and donated it, from Russia to the Philippines. The composition shows the last moments of poet's life before his execution: it is a flight into immortality. Flight is an expression of freedom, it is what the poe
Plaque to Igor Sikorsky
On January 20, in the city of Chester, at the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, was held the opening ceremony of a memorial plaque to the great scientist designer Igor Sikorsky. Sikorsky was not only the world renown creator of the helicopter, but also an outstanding Christian thinker and philosopher. The ceremony was attended by the head of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA Metropolitan Justinian, the rector of the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Father Alexei Bocharov and by the sculptor Gregory Potots
Saint-Andre
In May, 15 in Kolomna, celebrating the 300 years of the Russian naval fleet city, was inaugurated the monument to apostle Saint-Andre, the patron saint of the Russian fleet. Were present, admirals and rear admirals of the Russian fleet. It was the first monument to this apostle in Russia.
St-Nicholas missionary in Japan
On his first visit to Japan, Gregory Pototsky was quite surprises to hear about a Russian priest who came in the 19th to convert the Japanese to the Orthodox church; more than 30,000 followed his teachings. He was able there to achieve the construction of one of the most beautiful Orthodox church. The artist had the feeling that the eyes of the saint looked at him with love and
Monument to Saint Nicholas
22nd of May is Saint-Nicholas anniversary. On this day of 2007 was inaugurated a monument nearby the church of Smolensk God Mother in the city of Ivanteyevka, near Moscow. It was placed in a rotunda designed by the city architect Vladimir Gubsky. During these modern times it is most important to remember spiritual sources; the city mayor Elena Suhanova gave excellent collaboration and understanding to social and spiritual life of her constituents. The monument source is an icon of the saint dat
Monument to Saint Nicholas
The monument to St. Nicholas Thaumaturge was inaugurated in Washington at the church of St. Nicholas, this December 5th. 2010. After mass the statue of St. Nicholas was consecrated by his Eminence Jonah, Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of America and Canada. The opening was attended by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation in the U.S.A and several dignitaries of the Orthodox Church Abroad and the Orthodox Church in America. Saint Nicholas lived to promote
Monument to Stolypin
On the day of the Virgin of Kazan November 4, was opened the monument to the great Russian reformer of 20 century A. Stolypin The ceremony took place in the church of Our Lady of Holy Virgin in San Francisco, USA. The opening was attended by the Consul General of the Russian Federation V. Vinokourov, descendants of A. Stolypin, who came from Germany and the United States, the Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America Cyril. It was dedicated symposium by the opening of the monument, whic
Monument to the blessed mother Teresa of Calkutta
On September 24th 2011, was unveiled a monument dedicated to Mother Teresa, at the Catholic cathedral of Moscow located on Malaya Gruzinskaya street. This tiny woman from Albania gave the world unrelenting examples of kindness towards the people in her charge. Her achievements have astounded the world! The sculptor, Gregory Pototsky, founder of the Academy of Kindness, created this monument as an embodiment of human kindness, such as those actions Mother Teresa accomplished in her own simplici
Plaque to the singer Valentina Tolkunova
On July 1st 2011 was unveiling of a memorial plaque to Valentina Tolkunova that was put on the Moscow State University of Culture building. Valentina Tolkunova is one of the brightest stars of our stage, she won 23 times the prize "Song of the Year." This record wasn't breaken yet! The initiator of the memorial plaque installation was the Rector of MGUKI, R.Abdulatipov; he commented: "This year we give our respects and gratitude to a graduate of the MGUKI, a great singer, Valentina Tolkunova."
Monument to Leo Tolstoy
On November 15th., Russian ambassador to the U.S., Sergey Kislyak, philanthropist Susan Lerman and sculptor Gregory Pototsky opened the Washington monument to Leo Tolstoy. The bronze bust is installed at the American University, an initiative to expand cultural ties between American and Russian students. The ceremony was attended by a descendant of famous writer, journalists, representatives of several embassies, the directors of the American University and many students winterested in the Rus
President of Macedonia, B. Traikovsky
The monument was inaugurated in Strumitsa, Macedonia, in memory of the late president Boris Traikovsky who was assassinated.....Since the great Alexander, Macedonians consider themselves as victors; the base of the sculpture which is in the form of a V, represents VICTORY. One part, is a pedestal to the bust of the president, the other is Mother of Macedonia holding a cross inserted in a crown of laurels to bless both country and president.
Monument to Y.Turgenev and P.Viardo
The monument was be inaugurated in October 2004 in the Moscow Institute for International Relations « MGIMO » . This piece, very modern in it's composition, tells the deep and passionate love that tied the great author Turgenev to the French opera singer Viardo, for more than 40 years. This monument is dedicated to a French woman, Muse and good angel for Turgenev; France was very proud of her. The composition is romantic and dynamic; the sculpture revolves with the mere touch of the hand. I
Plaque to academician Y. Hariton
This plaque was placed on the house (number 9, Tverskaya street, Moscow) where the nuclear academician Y. Hariton lived from 1950 to 1984. The physician was greatly responsible for the Russian nuclear program. One the greatest of the 20th century he was also a three times receiver of the "Order of heroes of the Soviet Union"
Turgenev and Viardot
This sculpture represents the most beautiful 19th century's example of love. This piece, very modern in it's composition, tells the deep and passionate love that tied the great author Turgenev to the French opera singer Viardo, for more than 40 years. This monument is dedicated to a French woman, Muse and good angel for Turgenev. France was very proud of her. The composition is romantic and dynamic. On one side we see Turgenev surrounded by his books, on the other is Viardo with roses playing th
Photographer P. Halsman
May 2th in Riga, near the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, in front of the home Philippe Halsman on the street Kalku 6 was unveiled the monument to the great photographer Philippe Halsman. This citizen of Latvia gave us unprecedented pictures of people that made history, such as Einstein, Marilyn Monroe, Salvatore Dali and Winston Churchill. The Second World War forced him to immigrate to USA where he worked and polished his photographic art. The monument shows parts of an image just as i
Monument to the “The triumphant life”
This monument is a very important symbol of the philosophy of our times. In August 2009, the world celebrated the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The fall of this wall from the Cold War, symbolized the end of the Iron Curtain. In this composition, a young girl steps into an infinite " Moebius strip”. This represents the end of ideologies such as Fascism and Communism, during which many endured to survive helplessly. Many believe that the end of the cold war is the victory
Monument to Uriah Levy, Commodore of the US Navy
On December 16th, 2011 was unveiled the monument to the Commodore of the US Fleet, Admiral Uriah Levy. Friends of sculptor, Harry Tabakh and Joshua Lendes accomplished an near impossible mission: the monument received a place of honor sitting just in front of the Independence Bell, where the US constitution was proclaimed. Next to it stand a building known to all Americans, because it is depicted on the One hundred US dollar bill; it is the building where the independence of USA was declared. Th
The symbol of kindness “Dandelion”
2 июля состоялось открытие символа доброты "Одуванчик" в сицилийском городе Агридженто! Это уже 24 Одуванчик! Был большой городской праздник, выступили танцевальные коллективы, мэр города, генеральный консул России и скульптор. К каждой ладошке был привязан русский флаг, ко
Monument to the Mexican song
On September 26, in Cancun, Mexico was inaugurated a monument dedicated to the "Mexican Song". The gift was made possible with the help and support of the famous actress, Natalia Shell Andreychenko. The ceremony was attended by the Quintana Minister of Culture, Roo Ramon Patron, the Director of the Institute of Culture, Alejandro Hernandez, and members of the artistic and political elite of the city. Sculptor G. Pototsky commented at the ceremony: "Working on the monument Jimenez, I managed to
Monument to Nobel prize laureate, Alexander Solzhenitsyn
On Russia Day, June 12, was inaugurated the world's first monument dedicated to Alexander Solzhenitsyn, in Quito the capital of Ecuador. This was made possible through the work and support of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Ecuador, Y.A. Burlay. The opening was attended by political and public figures, writers, as well as family members of the famous painter Guayasamin. The monument, located in Quito�s Palace of Culture. Is a personal
Monument to General Gurko
On March 2nd, in Sofia, honouring the 135th anniversary of Bulgaria's liberation from the Ottomans, was inaugurated a monument to the great liberator of the country, General Gurko. The monument was donated by the Moscow government. The ceremony began with a prayer by Neophyte, Patriarch of the Orthodox Church in Bulgaria. The unveiling ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Sofia, Yordanka Fandakova, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation in Bulgaria, Yuri I
Monument to Tulum’s Queen Marisa Urikab
On January 22nd in Mexico, was unveiled the monument to the "Cross", dedicated to Queen Marisa Urikab. In the 19th century, an incredible thing happened: three crosses began to speak! They called the Mayan people to fight for their freedom against Spanish rule. The queen of Tulum, Marisa Urikab headed this popular movement, called the “Cult of speaking crosses”. The artist saw the image of the Maya goddess, Ichkhel, into the speaking crosses.
Monument to the Roerich family
"Russian pyramid of mankind" - that's how the sculptor saw the great family of philosophers and painters. The monument was erected in honor of the 140 years anniversary from the birth of the great Russian humanist and philosopher Nicholas Roerich. It was unveiled on October 4, in front of the hotel "Kohinoor" in Naggar. The hotel owner, Parveen Kaistha, personally remembers the Roerich family and is very grateful that they made his town famous, turning it into a place of pilgrimage for all Ro
Monument “Islam is Peace”
On March 12th, the National Gallery of Malaysia has permanently installed a monument "Islam is peace" next to its main building. The monument was part of the Gallery's exhibition for more than seven years. The monument consists of a crescent, the symbol of Islam and olive branch, the symbol of the Christianity. The Olive branch crosses the half moon, forming a curved cross. The opening ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the Board galleries Dato Lokman, General Director Haned Bin Masjak,
Monument to the poet Lermontov
On February 28th, in the Russian Center of Culture and Science was inaugurated the monument to Mikhail Lermontov. The idea of the monument belongs to the director of the center A.E.Gulko. The monument was donated by the sculptor Gregory Pototsky, with the support of great art collector and patron Tai Keik Hock.
Monument to St. Nicholas
One of the most significant events of the year 2000 was the opening of a monument to the Christian Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, in the center of the Muslim world, in his homeland, city of Demre (Turkey). On the feast day of St. Nicholas (December 6), in the center of the city, opposite the Church of St. Nicholas, where he served as a bishop all his life, the grand opening of the bronze image of St. Nicholas took place.
Bas-relief to St. Nicholai Ugodnik
On the 5-th of November 2006 the famous Russian traveler Fedor Konukhov erected the bronze bas-relief of St. Nicholai Ugodnik on the on the walls of the stone chapel in honor of the dead sailors, climbers and travelers. The bas-relief was created by the sculptor Gregory Pototsky. Fyodor Konyukhov built a chapel in the name of St. Nicholai Ugodnik of the Miraclean Wonderworker in 2004 in the courtyard of his art workshop at his own expense.
A.I. Polejaev
Friend of the great writer A. Pushkin, the Russian romantic poet A.I Polejaev, participated in the 1825 "Decembrist" revolution. The monument was inaugurated for his 200th anniversary in his native city of Rousayevka. He was an acclaimed intellectual, very much in advance for his time, where literature played a major leading role at the time. G.Pototsky received at the opening, as recognition and gift, one special patriotic song from an elderly man.
Monument to Peace
In Turkey, was inaugurated the “Monument to Peace” , as a prediction monument. The composition of the monument precisely reflects the twin-towers in New York. This monument became the main object for the film, which was made in the same year. This monument was certainly received rather timidly at first by the people of Turkey, but soon came to understand it's simple sculptural meditation on eternity. This piece was one of the few orders received by the painter/sculptor with absolutely no pre
Monument to the Book
On the 1-st of July 2010, during the forum “Culture as a strategical resource of the Russian Federation in the XXI centrury” which took place on the territory of MGUK in Khimki, the opening of the “Monument to the Book” by Gregory pototsky took place. The monument is a big book of Alexander Pushkin, which is established in such a way that the feeling of it floating in the air appears. The book is open: on the left side is the profile of Alexander Pushkin, on the right side – his immort
Lafkadio Hearn
Lafkadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo) - an Englishman who left the shores of Albion, and went to distant Japan, where he married and gave his life to the country. He perfectly mastered the language and in fact became a Japanese. The decision of the image came unexpectedly - the image of the London dandy, if you look at the work in the front face, at the same time - the Japanese medium, deeply immersed in contemplation, if you look at the work in profile.
Monument to Kaneto Sindo
On November 5, 2011, the grand opening of the Kanéto Sindo monument took place in the sculpture park “MUZEON” outside the Central House of Artists. The opening of the monument was an expression of love and gratitude to director Kaneto Sindo for the great movie he presented to the world. Masters of national theater and cinema: director Andrei Zhitinkin, actor Igor Yasulovich, directors Georgy Natanson, Vladimir Mirzoev, Vladimir Fokin, Alexander Stefanovich, Sergey Gurzo saying to him the w
Monument to Hans Christian Andersen
The Day of Kindness with Hans Christian Andersen was held on December 10, 2011, on the day when the opposition was protesting in the Bolotny square! The salvation of Russia is in its spirituality and kindness, and celebrating the Day of Kindness as a holiday, is the rebirth of the light that makes up our national pride and gives us the right to hope for the same beautiful future as the spiritual past was.
Monument to P. I. Chaikovsky
February 16 in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory named after P. Chaikovsky held a solemn ceremony of donating to the Conservatory the bust of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Production of this monument was a charitable project of Felix Komarov, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Conservatory.
Monument to Octavio Paz
On May 15, on the Mexican island Isla Mujeres, a monument was opened to the Nobel laureate, the Mexican poet Octavio Paz. The opening was attended by numerous guests, representatives of the mayor's office, the local elite, artists, writers, the press. The opening of the monument received a great international response. The congratulations were sent by the ambassador of Mexico in the Russian Federation Ruben Beltran, who is a great friend of Russia, brilliantly knows its history and culture, deep
The Symbol of Kindness “Dandelion”
On September 29 in the Academy of Nepal, in Kathmandu, the grand opening of the Symbol of Kindness "Dandelion" took place. The opening was attended by the Russian ambassador in Nepal S.V. Velichkin, Minister of Culture, Tourism and Aviation of Nepal Kripasur Sherpa, Chancellor of the Nepalese Academy Mr. Ganga Prasad Upreti, press and numerous guests of the capital. All the speakers noted the relevance of the installation of the Symbol of Kindness "Dandelion" and significant, at the time when Ne
“Alexander the Great”
The monument was established with the support of the company "Related group" and personally George Perez. The sculptor began working on the image of Alexander of Macedon. The Gordian knot that he cut is nothing more than human stereotypes. This is a circle, and if you cut it turns out a spiral of development
Monument to Anton Chekhov
The monument to Chekhov is created in a conceptual way and reflects the depth of the psychologism and drama of the image of the great writer. Chekhov's figure vaguely resembles Don Quixote, and this is not due to the fact that Chekhov was tall and long. In his work, the sculptor wanted to convey the idea that all Russian literature is quixotic
Monument to Confucius at MGIMO
A solemn opening ceremony of the bust of the great figure of world culture Confucius took place in the University. The event was attended by the rector of MGIMO A.V. Torkunov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Russia Li Hui, Executive Secretary of the Pushkin Section of the Writers' Union of Russia I.P. Novoselov and a member of the International Union of Artists with UNESCO, a member of the Union of Artists of the USSR, the author of the sculptural bust of Confucius G.V.
Monument to Anton Chekhov
On the 14-th of August 2010 the grand opening of the monument to A.P. Chekhov took place in the city of Colombo, (Sri Lanka) in honor of the 150-th birthday of the writer and the 120-th anniversary of his stay on the island. Chekhov called this place a paradise ... The monument was donated by Russia - Sri Lanka, the Writers' Union of the Russian Federation, the International Academy of Kindness, founded by the famous sculptor, author of the monument G.V. Pototsky, with the support of the Extraor
Sculptural composition “Salvador Dali”
Making Dali in a real style would be stupid, make it in Dali style - plagiarism! It was necessary to answer the question: who is Dali? And only when the sculptor realized this and answered - the work took place. The sculptor discovered that the first surrealistic artist was Cervantes and the first image was Don Quixote. Dali is Don Quixote of the twentieth century. He is spanish. He emerged from the depths of his nation and his Gala - this is the ideal Dulcinea in Cervantes
Monument to Alexander Pushkin
The monument to Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin was opened in the city of Banja Luka in a park near the People’s Theater of the Republika Srpska (as part of Bosnia and Herzegovina). The opening ceremony was attended by the mayor of the city Dragoljub Davidovich and the Director of the National University Library of the Republic of Serbia Ranko Risojevic
Monument to Alexander Pushkin
On the 28-th of May 2011, the monument to the great Russian poet A.S. Pushkin was opened in the Museum of Contemporary Art of the City of Rhodes. The monument was presented to Rhodes by the famous Russian sculptor Gregory Pototsky, who is the author of the monuments to Pushkin in 13 countries. The great classic loved Greece very much and believed that it was the Greeks who were closest in spirit to the Russian people. “Now the bust of the Russian classic stands in the old building of the munic
Monument to S. Herberstein
Monument to Sigismund Herberstein (1486-1566), which was opened on October 30, 2000 in the courtyard of the All-Russian State Library of Foreign Literature. The first and only monument to the great European, diplomat and statesman, writer, who “discovered” Russia for Europe in the 16-th century (author of “Notes about Moscow”)
Monument to St. John of Shanghai
On September 11, the opening ceremony of the icon-monument to St. John of Shanghai took place in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Washington. St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco is a special page in the history of Russia and America, when America showed itself from the best side. A Russian man made a feat of spirit and kindness. When the revolution happened in Russia in 1917, many Russians fled to China. Having lost their homeland, however, they settled in a foreign land, creating the
Symbol of Peace and Kindness “Dandelion”
The monument is installed in the cities: Moscow, Sevastopol and Zheleznogorsk (Russia, 2010, 2013, 2014), Tallinn (Estonia, 2007), Nikolaev (Ukraine, 2008), Jurmala (Latvia, 2008), Rach and Grossgmain (Austria, 2008 and 2009), Val d’Izer (France, 2009), Guangzhou (China, 2009), Stepanakert (Nagorny Karabakh, 2010), Geneva (Switzerland, 2010), Quito (Ecuador, 2011), Cebu (Philippines, 2011), Rhodes (Greece, 2011), Nirmedish (Hungary 2012), Sungai Petani (Malaysia, 2014), Cancun and Playa del Ca
Monument to Yuri Knorozov
On the 23-th of March 2012 the monument to the great Russian scientist Yuri Knorozov, who deciphered Maya hieroglyphs, was donated from Russia and officially opened in Cancun. The Ambassador of Mexico, Alfredo Perez Bravo, proposed the creation of a monument for Mexico. The sculptor found an image that expressively and volumetrically revealed the fate of Yuri Knorozov. He found harmony between abstract association, the meaning of life and a realistic image. Yuri Knorozov is the founder of the Ma
Symbol of Peace and Kindness “Dandelion”
On November 5, the opening of the Symbol of Kindness "Dandelion" took place in Bishkek, to celebrate the 25-th anniversary of the independence of Kyrgyzstan. It is symbolic that Kyrgyzstan has become the 25-th country where Dandelion was installed. A Symbol of Kindness is a gift from Russia to Kyrgyzstan. State Duma deputy Sergei Baburin and secretary of the Union of Journalists Viktor Cheremukhin arrived at the opening from Moscow. The opening was attended by the elite of Kyrgyz society, the sp
Symbol of Peace and Kindness. Dandelion
On the 12-th of January 25 years anniversary of establishing peace in the long-suffering land of Salvador was celebrated. Not the victory of someone over someone, namely the establishment of peace, when the principle of kindness was used. In honor of this historic event at the capital's airport, in San Salvador, the Symbol of Peace and Kindness Dandelion was installed and opened
Monument to Igor Sikorsky
On April 25, the monument to the great Russian inventor Igor Sikorsky was opened in the Institute of Civil Aviation in St. Petersburg. The opening was attended by guests from Moscow, famous helicopter operator Inna Andreyevna Kopets, fifteen times world champion. The discovery began with a prayer service led by Archpriest Vyacheslav Kharinov, former captain of long-range aviation
Monument N. Mikluho-Maclay
On May 11, the grand opening of the Malaysia-Russia exhibition took place at the National Gallery of Art in Kuala Lumpur. Past. The present. The Future”, dedicated to the 50-th anniversary of the establishment of Russian-Malaysian diplomatic relations, and opened the bust of the Russian scientist N. Miklukho-Maklay, which was donated to the Malaysian government
Monument L.N. Tolstoy
On May 25, in the capital of Hungary, in Budapest, the opening of a bronze portrait to the great Russian writer Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy took place. The square on which the monument is erected was named after the writer. This is a truly historic event, and with the recent cooling and sanctions, all the names associated with Russia have been erased from the map of the capital
The Symbol of Kindness and Peace “Dandelion”
On the 9-th of July the opening of the Symbol of Peace and Kindness "Dandelion" took place in St. Petersburg, in Pulkovo airport. With the installation of this dandelion, we begin the tradition of setting Symbols of Peace and Kindness in the airports in different countries, since this is the place where people of different nationalities, denominations meet
The Symbol of Peace and Kindness “Dandelion”
On the Day of Russia, June 12-th, we discovered the Symbol of Kindness and Peace "Dandelion" in Kamchia, near Varna. This is one of the largest health resort complexes not only in Bulgaria, but in the whole of Europe. The opening was attended by representatives of the Russian Consulate, representatives of Rossotrudnichestvo, Director of Kamchia, Stanka Shopova
Monument to F. Dostoevsky
On the 6-th of March, in the old capital of Bulgaria, in the town of Pliska, in the museum complex "Courtyard of Cyrillic" the grand opening of monuments of Russian writers and poets - A.S. Pushkin, F. Dostoevsky, S. Yesenin and the founder of Ossetian literature K. Khetagurov took place. The opening was attended by mayors of the neaby cities and governors. The Consul of Russia, Director of Rossotrudnichestvo, Deputy Minister of Culture of Ossetia Chermen Dudayev did announce their greetings a
Monument to Vladimir Vysotsky
On the 25-th of June the monument to Vladimir Vysotsky was unveiled in the Museum Complex "The Yard of the Cyrillic" dedicated to the 80-th anniversary of the great poet. This is the second monument of Gregory Pototsky in the city of Pliska. The first one was dedicated to F. Dostoevsky. The opening was attended by the Russian Consul, mayors and governors of nearby cities. In honor of the opening, a big gala concert was given, the groups “Cyrillic”, “Fantasia” and “Premiere” from Mosc
Symbol of Peace and Kindness “Dandelion”
Another country joined the kindnss pact - “Kindness is the solution to all problems” in the capital of Costa Rica, in the very center of San Jose, our Dandelion has blossomed! The opening was attended by the Mayor of San Jose, a representative of the Russian Embassy and guests of the capital. Thanks to everyone who helped me in this project! Thanks to Arkady Pekarevsky, Vladislav Bozheday and Igor Batishchev, Natalia Andreichenko! Thanks to everyone who were here! Each such project in anothe
Symbol of peace and kindness “Dandelion”
On the 14-th of September the opening of the first school in Russia “The World of Kindness of Mary Poppins” took place in Dubrovka, Moscow. And we also opened the “Dandelion” Symbol of Peace and Kindness on the school grounds. The school was opened by Natalia Andreichenko and Gregory Pototsky. After the opening of “Dandelion”, the children were accepted into kind-hearted and kindness makers. There was a big concert program where children's groups performed
Symbol of Peace and Kindness “Dandelion”
On November 6, an incredible thing happened! The Symbol of Peace and Kindness "Dandelion” bloomed in the airport Vnukovo. Ambassador Efren Arnoldo Bernal arrived from far-away Salvador to pass the relay from San Salvador airport, where the first “Dandelion’ was installed, in honor of the 25-th anniversary of peace in Salvador to our Vnukovo airport. Salvadorans understood the idea so deeply that even the square where “Dandelion” was installed was called the Square of Kindness. The rela
Monument to Saint Oscar Romero
It happened! For the first time in the history of Christianity in Latin America, Archbishop Oscar Romero, who fell in hands of Salvadoran murderers, was canonized. And this did not happen centuries later, as it was with Saint Joan of Arc, but in the memory of those people who knew him personally and also those who killed him, and such as him
Symbol of Peace and Kindness “Dandelion”
On the 2-nd of September the Symbol of Peace and Kindness “Dandelion” was opened in the center of Ulyanovsk. National actress of Russia Natalia Eduardovna Andreichenko arrived at the opening, as well as Governor of the Ulyanovsk Region Sergey Morozov as well as the mayor of the city of Ulyanovsk opened the “Dandelion”