Monument to Kurchatov

The Monument to Kurchatov stands as a tribute to Igor Kurchatov, a prominent Soviet nuclear physicist and the father of the Soviet atomic bomb. Initially, the monument was designed with a dramatic display of electric discharge between its two halves, symbolizing the splitting of the atom. However, this feature proved costly to maintain and was later replaced with a more sustainable lighting system. The monument is a notable landmark, often attracting attention with its imposing structure and serving as a backdrop for local events.