Monument to Prince Malu
Near Kiev on the banks of the river Oh Korosten located. In the city during the reign of the Kievan princes was the capital of the united tribes Drevlyane. In "The Tale of Bygone Years" Nestor the Chronicler describes the fiercest confrontations between Prince Oleg, and later his son Igor, with unconquered Drevlyane led by their ruler Small. Memory of those times stores majestic sculpture in Korosten.
In the Park of Culture and Rest named after Nikolai Ostrovsky, on steeper over the river Already a monument to the ancient warriors - Prince Malu. Figure Drevlyansky leader height of 7.5 meters is available on a wide stone pedestal, which is adorned with decorative stones. Sculptor Igor Zarechnyj Mala clothed in ancient warrior clothing. The figure itself is made of black material, besides the helmet, sleeves and shoes decorated with gold leaf. In his hands he holds a sword downward. View Prince directed towards the surrounding land, which gives the figure of the leader of greatness and power. He is portrayed as an immortal guardian of his native land.
Hill, where in 2005 a monument was erected in honor of Prince Malu the 1300th anniversary of the city, called Red Hill. Here during excavations was discovered one of the four Drevlyansky settlements, namely Zamchishcha - quarters of the great leader. All the ruins of ancient hard hit by fire. Remains Drevlyansky life, including unique jewelry, were taken to the National History Museum Korostenya in which you too can look. This museum is located on the street Hrushevskoho 6.
Monument Drevlyansky Prince Malu is a symbol of the city, which displays its rich history, a fierce struggle and invincibility. Because the emblem of the modern Korostenya be visible inscription "Do not burn in the flames."
From Kiev to Korosten you can take a taxi, bus and train. The quickest way to get to the taxis that depart from the metro station "Sviatoshin" every half hour. The road will take about 2.5 hours. From the train station to the monument Korostenya you can walk. After crossing the river Oh, head towards the park.
