Sculptural composition «Family»
One of the main artistic dominants of Goncharovsky Park is an expressive sculptural composition called “Family.” This work of art was brought to life in 1983 by the talented master Friedrich Mkrtichevich Sogoyan. The author’s creative path is marked by the highest recognition: he is a People’s Artist of Russia, Armenia, and Ukraine, as well as a laureate of the prestigious Lenin Prize. The theme of a young family always held a special place in the sculptor’s heart, serving as a constant source of inspiration for him. Visually, the composition is embodied in the form of two figures — a father and a mother — who tenderly and reverently rock their child in their arms. Although these are three separate figures, they are perceived as a single monolith, indissolubly bound by the ties of parental love, mutual care, and warmth. Originally, this work bore the title “Cradle,” which emphasized its deep symbolism. The modern history of the sculpture in the park began relatively recently: the solemn opening ceremony of the composition at its current location took place in May 2017. It is notable that the author himself, Friedrich Sogoyan, personally attended this significant event. Before being moved to the park, the sculpture had adorned the area in front of the polyclinic building on Yablochkova Street for many years. Sogoyan’s creative legacy is truly vast: he has more than 400 monumental and easel works to his name. Among the master’s most famous creations are the “Motherland” monument in Kyiv, the “Single Cross” monument installed in Moscow and Yerevan as a symbol of friendship and unity between the Russian and Armenian peoples, the “Revival” memorial in Gyumri created for the 100th anniversary of the memory of the victims of the Armenian genocide, and the “Tank Landing” monument in the Belgorod region. As for the park itself, in 2004 this territory officially received protected status as a historical and cultural monument of regional significance. A new stage in the life of the green area came after large-scale landscaping work carried out in 2013, when the park received its current name — Goncharovsky. Today, it is a modern multifunctional space where carefully preserved history harmoniously intertwines with opportunities for active recreation. The park’s infrastructure offers visitors various leisure zones: children’s playgrounds, a volleyball field, a workout area, a dance floor, and a stage for cultural and mass events are equipped here. Thus, the park successfully combines the role of guardian of historical memory and a comfortable urban environment for the full-fledged recreation of residents and guests of the capital.
Address: Moscow, Goncharovsky Park
