The reason for such a stir was the long-awaited opening

The reason for such a stir was the long-awaited opening of the musical monument to Vladimir Vysotsky. Presented itresidents of the city chapter of the seaside capital Igor Pushkarev and sculptor Peter Chegodaev. Despite the inclement weather in the Theater square of Vladivostok has gathered an unprecedented number of citizens. They all came here to see the long-awaited monument to the beloved poet and actor Vladimir Vysotsky. Upon learning that the opening will take place today, many came to the park earlier in the day. However, the solemn moment sculpture has been hidden from the eyes of a white veil, and with each passing hour, more residents arrived. However, waiting for an event for the citizens was a kind of preamble. In the park hear songs performed by Vladimir Vysotsky, and many happy he sang and shared with each other their experiences and memories associated with the great artist. In the 18 hours to admirers of Vysotsky joined Mayor Igor Pushkarev and the young sculptor Peter Chegodaev Vladivostok. "I know that many citizens support the installation of the monument in Vladivostok. But, frankly, to see with their own eyes how many vladivostoktsev remember, honor and love the work of this great artist was a surprise for me. And I am happy to see all of you today at the opening of the monument to Vladimir Semenovich, - said Igor Pushkarev. - This monument to Vysotsky, in Vladivostok, is not in any city in Russia! It is unique! And it is not only unique in the way the actor who so brilliantly embodies our sculptor. Monument music. Every day, regardless of the weather and time of year, there will be playing songs of Vysotsky. And each of Vladivostok residents can sit down with Vladimir Semenovich, to listen to his songs, relax and think This is not just a monument. He is "alive", "your" for each of us. I'm sure his appearance Theater Square will become spiritual place in our city, which attracts and gives positive emotions. " Author Peter Chegodaev sculpture, for which the monument to Vysotsky was the first such large-scale work, told the assembled citizens on how to work on the image of the poet. "For several months I have studied his biography, read his poetry, listening to songs, films and performances revisited. I tried to translate Vladimir Semenovich as he was in life, as close to the reality of the sculpture. And I hope I got it and the residents of Vladivostok like my work ", - said Peter Chegodaev. And then came the most solemn moment. The head of the city and unleashed a sculptor webbing holding the white stole, covering the monument. And the sculpture appeared on display all the townspeople gathered in the square. In the crowd were heard cheers and applause. Residents immediately began photographing sculpture - who is on the camera, who is on the phone. Vysotsky's song sounded "Horses choosy," monument "come alive" After congratulating the citizens with the emergence of such a beautiful sculptures have become honorary citizens of Vladivostok, cultural figures, famous people of the city and just admirers of Vysotsky. Many of them were at the concert, which gave Vladimir Semenovich in Vladivostok in 1971. Then was able to talk to someone with a great Artis is photographed. And today, people are happy to share their memories and experiences. Igor Pushkarev said that soon planned an evening at the Theatre square, near the new monument. "We would like to invite here Marina Vlady, and a son, Vladimir Semenovich - Nikita. And, of course, connoisseurs of this great artist. I am sure this recital will appeal to all fans of Vladimir Vysotsky, "- said the head of the city. Sculptor Peter Chegodaev also recalled that in the near future monument to decorate a quote from a song by Vladimir Semenovich - inscription "Open closed port of Vladivostok" will be engraved on a granite pedestal. Recall, a monument to Vladimir Vysotsky - a long-standing dream of the mayor Igor Pushkarev. Within two years, he, along with the artists and the creative community chose sketch sculpture. It was planned that the sculpture will be installed on July 25 in the 33rd anniversary of the death of the artist. The installation of the monument also supported artistic director of Academic Theatre named after Maxim Gorky Yefim Zvenyatsky, and the chief architect of Vladivostok Anatoly Melnyk said that the monument to Vysotsky awaited by many lovers of the great talent of the artist. The sculpture was installed on July 23. A week earlier admirers Vysotsky expressed support for the installation of the monument, after spending an evening at the Theatre square memory. In addition, in the House of officers of the fleet on July 19 started the photo exhibition "Vladimir Vysotsky in Vladivostok."