Klimovsk can be explored through three distinct themes: the collections of the Historical and Local History Museum, the interior of the Church of All Saints and the Polenov sculpture in Dubrava Park. The museum and church are in Klimovsk; the park is in the Klimovsk Microdistrict of Podolsk. City history, sacred art and outdoor recreation each offer a different focus when deciding what you would like to explore in greater depth.
Polenov Sculpture and Recreation in Dubrava Park
Dubrava Park is located on the banks of the Petriza River in the Klimovsk Microdistrict of Podolsk. There stands a bronze sculpture, unveiled in 2017, dedicated to the Russian painter Vasily Dmitrievich Polenov. It depicts the artist next to a picture frame on an easel, with a cloth draped over the frame. A small dog sits at Polenov’s feet, and a cat is also part of the composition.
The open frame offers a special photo opportunity: visitors can pose inside it and become part of the depicted picture.
There are also a variety of recreational activities: visitors can relax under the oak trees, play mini-football, cycle and use a well-equipped beach. Art appreciation, peaceful relaxation, exercise and beach activities are thus different options available within the park.
Church of All Saints: Stained Glass and Carved Decoration
Klimovsk’s Church of All Saints features a three-tier iconostasis with bronze-colored carvings and stained-glass windows on the east wall of the altar. The windows depict the Resurrection of Christ and two cherubim. The icons were painted by Elena Alexandrovna Karaulova, and the carvings were made by Evgeny Alexandrovich Dovchenko.
The construction history is a separate matter: in March 1996, a cross was erected and consecrated at the site of the Church of All Saints; on November 2, 1997, the foundation stone of the new church was laid. The two dates mark different stages in the church’s history: the consecration of the cross at the site and the later laying of the foundation stone.
City History at the Historical and Local History Museum
The Klimovsk Historical and Local History Museum opened in 1999, based on the collections of the Museum of Military and Labor Glory at the V. N. Doenin Klimovsk Machine-Building Plant. It preserves household items, photographs, residents’ recollections of the city’s history and product samples from modern companies.
The collection offers different ways to explore the city’s history: household items represent material evidence of everyday life, photographs provide a visual record, and residents’ recollections add personal perspectives. Product samples from modern companies broaden the picture to include the business world. The collection thus brings together different kinds of evidence and makes the city’s history accessible through both material and personal perspectives.
The museum has developed walks and guided tours for children and adults. These formats offer another way to engage with the museum and complement the experience of exploring its collections.
The cultural experiences take different forms: the sculpture combines viewing with the opportunity to take your own photo, the church highlights religious imagery, and the museum explores city history through collections and personal recollections.
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