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A large bronze monument depicting two male figures stands prominently against an overcast sky. The statues are dark silhouettes due to backlighting from bright patches within the clouds. One figure is seated, leaning forward and holding what appears to be papers or a book. The other figure stands beside him, gesturing with his right hand and holding a rolled-up document or blueprint in his left. A small bird is perched on the head of the standing figure. The monument rests on a reddish-brown polished granite pedestal. On the front of the pedestal, a dark metal plaque bears Cyrillic inscriptions, which read: "ЧЕРЕПАНОВЫМ" (To the Cherepanovs), "ЕФИМУ АЛЕКСЕЕВИЧУ" (Efim Alexeevich), and "МИРОНУ ЕФИМОВИЧУ" (Miron Efimovich). Below the plaque, a detailed metal emblem of an early steam locomotive is affixed to the pedestal, suggesting the figures' connection to railway engineering or invention. The scene appears to be set in an urban square or park in Nizhny Tagil, Russia. In the background, a multi-story building with numerous windows is visible to the left, and several evergreen trees (spruces) and bare deciduous trees are scattered across the mid-ground. Parked cars are visible on a street, and decorative lights are strung across the street overhead. The overall lighting suggests a cloudy daytime, possibly late afternoon, creating a dramatic atmosphere around the monument. The monument honors the Cherepanovs, Russian inventors known for building the first steam locomotive in Russia, aligning with the locomotive emblem.
Symbol
B48B7
Volume
3,088
Creator
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Revenue
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TVL
$0.67
