In the central part of the city of Murmansk, namely, at the crossroads of Pushkin and Thieves street, in a small public garden is a monument dedicated to the SM Kirov - A person who has done a lot during the late 20's - early 30-ies of the 20th century for the rapid development of the Polar Russian province, and its capital city - Murmansk. The monument is particularly interesting from the point of view of the fact that he was the first in the city, which was cast in "bronze mnogopudya." On the other hand, this monument is the first sculptural portrait, which appeared in Murmansk. In addition, the opening of the monument coincided in the 20th anniversary of the liberation of the region from the White Guards and interventionists.

Sergei Kirov Myronovych - a party and an important statesman, who was born in 1886 and as a young man, entered the ranks of the revolutionary movement. The real name of Kirov - Kostrikov. It is worth noting that Kirov was an active participant in the Civil War. Beginning in 1921, Kirov worked at the Communist Party of Azerbaijan. Decree of Stalin in late 1926, Sergei was sent Myronovych Leningrad Regional Committee for the position of first secretary. Kirov successfully coped with all tasks and was accepted into the ranks of the Politburo, after which his popularity began to grow rapidly. In the evening, December 1, 1934, in Smolny, where there was a slide and Leningrad Regional Committee of the CPSU (b), SM Kirov was shot in the back by the order of Stalin because of the great popularity of the party in Kirov.

We know that Kirov often visited Murmansk, for which reason it was decided to erect a monument in this city. Work on the construction of the monument took place at a rapid pace in order to catch the matched date of stay of Soviet power in Murmansk. Initially, it was necessary to prepare the pedestal. This work has been entrusted to proven professionals oblstroytresta. It should be noted that the base of the monument in height was almost 5 meters and were built of concrete, and then plastered. February 21 large sculptures picked up on a prepared site, and then a couple of hours workers assembled and hid her from prying eyes canvas blanket.

The sculpture was 3, 2 meters. She was cast in Moscow, according to the draft of the eminent sculptor ZM Vilensky, soon received the title of People's Artist of, not only, but also the winner of the USSR State Prize. The artist was able to clearly convey all the inherent personality traits Kirov, depicting him in motion with a confident gesture of the raised right hand. Clothing Kirov consists of a tunic, which neatly belted using army belt, pants tucked with high boots. Mobility figures clearly highlights unbuttoned, as if blown by the wind overcoat. The sculptor was able to show in conjunction with the monumental figure of rigor respected party leader and a deep sense of extraordinary humanity. Vilna was able to accurately convey a direct, soulful and soft face of Kirov, which is very difficult to meet, and that was a true mastery of the artist.

On the day of opening of the monument residents gathered at the public meeting dedicated to this event. Columns approached the podium teachers, port workers and fishermen, which caused great interest among the audience, in turn, the sounds of the orchestra, numerous portraits of Soviet leaders only lifted the mood of Murmansk. As the long-awaited moment of opening of the monument, and a silk veil was torn down - at this moment shining monument appeared in the Review of the people. It is from this moment a monument to Kirov SM It has become one of the main attractions of the city.

As you know, time is often ruthlessly, for which reason the restoration of the monument took place nor a time. During 1958 were carried out restoration work, during which has been slightly modified form of the pedestal, which has since lined using granite slabs. In the mid-1980s adjacent to the monument of the central alley paved and finished using granite slabs staircase that leads to the large office building located in the street name Sofya Perovskoy.

Today, a monument to SM Kirov quite badly damaged, and therefore requires repair work.