Monument AS Shein
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Monument to Russian governor, my lord, statesman and the first Russian generalissimo Aleksei Shein in the city of Azov, was established in June 2, 2009

The bronze figure of the commander is located in the historic center of the city opposite the museum. AS Shein is in a majestic pose, holding a sword. Looking Boyar is aimed at the city, in the battles for which he was awarded the highest military rank. Peter I during the life of the governors wanted to erect a monument in his honor, but it put the sudden death of the sovereign. According to the artist governor faces the monument to Peter I, who is on the Petrovsky Boulevard, not far from the museum.

The total height of the monument - almost 5 m. At the monument to Peter I and other attractions Azov monument AS Shein forms a historical complex, which tells the story of the glorious pages of the chronicle of the Russian state and the city.

The author of the monument, AS Shein made by the Honored Artist of Russia MA Lushnikov and Honored Artist of Russia, corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Arts VP Mokrousov.

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Monument AS Shein
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