"A Piece of Our History": Rostov local historians gifted subscribers a "mosaic calendar"
Rostov local historians Igor Narizhny и Olga Golovina They created an electronic calendar for 2027 featuring the famous mosaic panels in underground passages. Rostov-on-Don.
"Meet the first Mosaic Calendar! For us, these aren't just dates on paper, but a piece of our shared history, aesthetics, and love for what we do."- wrote Igor Narizhny on his Telegram channel "Progushchik," which is dedicated to the history and architecture of Rostov.
2027 Calendar: How to Get It
Calendar You can download it in PDF format, print it on thick paper and hang it on your wall - "to start each day with elusive beauty."
Now subscribers of "NeMoskva" can also admire Rostov mosaics.
The history of Rostov mosaics in underground passages
Rostov's mosaic panels in underground passages are one-of-a-kind. Some of them are designated cultural heritage sites. In the 60s and 70s, they were created from facing tiles by a team of renowned artists. Yuri LabintsevThere are scenes from Soviet life, the flora and fauna of the Don, historical events, and space scenes.
The artists tried to make the panels bright and colorful, sometimes at the expense of historical accuracy. For example, in the panel dedicated to the Azov campaigns Peter I, depicts a huge basket of tomatoes, which were unheard of in Russia at the time. But it's beautiful!
