Monument to Maxim Gorky

Monument to Maxim Gorky in Dnepropetrovsk is located on the same street, adjacent to the main avenue of Karl Marx . Monument with a sculpture of the writer headed avenue that divides Gorky Street into two equal parts. The famous author never lived in Yekaterinoslav (pre-revolutionary name of the city), but it happened in transit, and they say, was inspired by the city to create literary masterpieces.

Interesting sculpture

Of particular note is the composition of the monument chosen for Gorky playwright. Sculptor and architect Krasotin Halyavsky depicted him sitting at one of the roadside stones in working clothes and peasant boots. So he saw and remembered contemporaries always surrounded by heavy thoughts, lost in thoughts of the compatriots and future changes.

Gorky`s work

Maxim Gorky (Alexei Peshkov) is considered one of the most influential playwright of his generation. At the turn of 19-20 centuries he has created over a hundred works that influenced the mind of the reader. In his plays were staged dozens of performances, which today continue to collect notices. "Mother", "The Lower Depths", "Old Isergil" have been repeatedly raised by modern filmmakers on the scene of world theater while remaining current in their area and for the present time.

But the most important in the life of Gorky acknowledged during its entry into the Social Democratic Party and the beginning of revolutionary activity. This fact is reflected in the work of the playwright, making it even more intense and sonorous.

The memory of Gorky

Dnepropetrovsk, as well as dozens of other cities in the Soviet past, a great number of lanes, squares, parks, streets, monuments, busts and theaters named after the writer. Guests should visit at least one of them. Gorky Theatre is close to a monument near the central city park Lazarus Globa . The theater has a dramatic focus, are often put on plays based on works by Gorky.