The unveiling ceremony of the monument to the governor of Tambov Viceroyalty, prominent statesman, first Minister of Justice of the Russian Empire, and poet Gavriil Romanovich Derzhavin took place in Tambov.
Participants in the cultural event included Aide to the President of Russia Vladimir Medinsky, Minister of Justice of the Russian Federation Konstantin Chuichenko, Governor of the Tambov Region Yevgeny Pervyshov, representatives of local governments, members of parliament, students of the Tambov State University named after G.R. Derzhavin, led by Rector Pavel Moiseev, and the city's public.
The monument was erected with the support of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation. The project was implemented with the assistance of the Russian Military Historical Society and the leadership of the Tambov Region.
"Gavriil Romanovich Derzhavin is the author of the unofficial Russian national anthem, 'The Thunder of Victory, Resound!', which was written after the capture of the Izmail Fortress under the command of Alexander Suvorov. Today, at the unveiling of the Derzhavin monument in Tambov, the Russian National Anthem is being played in his honor, and this is gratifying," said Vladimir Medinsky, Aide to the President of Russia. "A great deal of work remains to be done for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Tambov Viceroyalty. Much will be done to improve the city, making it even more beautiful, well-maintained, and comfortable to live in. The fact that we are beginning this work with the unveiling of the Derzhavin monument is highly symbolic. Derzhavin is one of the most outstanding ministers in Russian history; he wholeheartedly supported justice, law, and order. We are beginning this work with the unveiling of the monument—it's a major first step."
The monumental sculpture has been installed in Tambov in a park in Derzhavinskaya Street. The monument was created by Moscow sculptor Alexey Stepanenko. The total height of the composition is over 8 meters. The bronze figure itself is 4 meters tall. The granite base of the monument is decorated
