As you know, in the city of Rybinsk have incredibly many remarkable monuments, but there is one different from the others because it involves one old belief: who will be able to remove the sword from its sheath generals Kharitonov, who becomes the owner of luck. It is clear to see that the blade of the famous military leader can not, because of his saber, located directly on the monument, monolithically poured in bronze, for which reason in the interior of the sheath does not have a bright shining steel.

Fyodor Mikhailovich Kharitonov - Lieutenant-General - is one of the first who won awards Order of Kutuzov I degree and who has lived 44 years old, just completely imbued with mystery. Many people know that the way of life of this man was very difficult, because he was not only master of victories, but also publicly fell into the pit of defeat.

Today, a monument Kharitonov FM It is located on the main avenue, in the western part of the park area, in the central part of the circular square at the intersection of several park alleys.

June 4, 1947 it was decided to install a commemorative monument to Lieutenant General Kharitonov. The opening ceremony of the monument took place July 10, 1949. The total height of the monument is 4 meters at the size of the pedestal 4, 2 meters. Directly bust was cast in bronze, and the pedestal is made of granite.

On the monument there is an inscription, which was built of bronze letters and read: "Lieutenant General FM Kharitonov 01.11.1899 year - 05.28.1943 year. " Just below there is a spitting image of the bronze bas-relief, which shows the general's saber and belt. The main architect of the monument made Lagbard IG and sculptor - Manizer MG Manizer to complete this monument was known as the author of Stalin masks and global monumental works destined for the subway in Moscow. Depicted on the monument became a true saber model 1940, while on the upper sleeve has a convex image of the star, as well as an engraved image in the form of a wreath adorned with a ribbon.

To date, the object is included in the excursion program in the city of Rybinsk.

The future famous General was born in 1899 in a small village Vassilyevskoe that on the left bank of the Volga River - within the boundaries of Rybinsk. Kharitonov Fedor finished the famous Karyakinskoe School, then worked at various enterprises in Rybinsk, and actively engaged in social activities. In one of the museums of the city is still kept a large wall newspaper called "Hedgehog", which was once painted a famous commander in the future.

Kharitonov's military career began at the front Citizen War - namely, in the Chapayev Division. In late 1931 he completed military courses "The Shot" and then assumed command of a rifle regiment. Soon he was waiting for the appointment of the Chief of Staff Infantry Division, and then the body. Some time later, Fedor Kharitonov was appointed Commissar, followed by studies at the Academy of the General Staff. Kharitonov summer of 1940 was promoted to major general.

During the Great Patriotic War Kharitonov was already commander of Airborne Corps, and in autumn 1941, he headed the Ninth Army. During the war, this heroic people proved remarkably patriotic person and was well aware of such a great responsibility for the fate of so many soldiers. Kharitonov cavalry attacked the enemy tanks near Taganrog, and was able to break out of the encirclement near the town of Melitopol. It is important to note that it took part in the offensive, taking place near Rostov-on-Don, because it is here that a tank was destroyed German group.

May 28, 1943 the legendary General Kharitonov died from a serious illness; buried in Moscow at the Novodevichy cemetery.

Today, a monument Kharitonov FM slightly darkened from time to time, as well as leather, but many do not lose hope that the memory of this great man never "go dark".