Monument «Malachite Symphony»
“The Stone Flower” is a magical artifact created by master Danil from stone in P. P. Bazhov’s tale of the same name. This flower, though made of stone, appears to be real, living, and symbolizes skill and magic. Inspired by this image, O. Tatarintseva and E. Moisyuk created the sculptural composition “The Stone Flower,” also known as “The Malachite Symphony.” The work is a stylized, abstract image of a flower created using the mosaic technique. Materials such as stone and mosaic are used to create this composition, giving the work special expressiveness and artistic value.
Pavel Petrovich Bazhov (1879-1950) was a prominent Soviet writer and folklore scholar, best known for his collection of Ural folktales, including The Malachite Casket, for which he received the Stalin Prize in 1943. In addition to his literary work, Bazhov also worked as a teacher and contributed to the promotion of literacy and education in the region. Bazhov was born on January 15 (27) in the vicinity of Yekaterinburg, in a working-class family, and spent his childhood in the town of Polevskoye. After completing his studies at a local factory school, he entered the theological seminary in Yekaterinburg and later Perm Theological Seminary. In 1899, he began teaching the Russian language and literature, and went on to become a prominent figure in the field of education. In 1917, during the Russian Revolution, Bazhov worked as a journalist, covering events in the region and exploring the rich history and culture of the Urals. His interest in folklore led him to collect and preserve traditional tales and legends, which he later incorporated into his works. In 1924, he published his first collection of stories, The Urals Were, which became a popular success and established Bazhov as a respected voice in Soviet literature. However, the writer gained true fame as a folklore scholar. His first fairy tale, “The Girl from Azovka”, was published in 1936. All of P.P. Bazhov’s fairy tales have folkloric roots and often tell the stories of mythological characters from the Urals region. Bazhov’s most famous work is “The Malachite Box”, released in 1939. This book, filled with stories about the life and nature of the Urals, brought worldwide recognition to the author. Famous characters that appear in these stories include the Mistress of the Copper Mountain, the Great Snake, Danila the Craftsman, and others. In 1943, Bazhov was awarded the Stalin Prize and in 1944 he received the Order of Lenin for his work. Bazhov’s writings have since served as the basis for numerous ballets, operas, plays, films, and cartoons.
Address: Moscow, Bazhova Square
