Square of the USSR

The square of the Soviet period is one of the first such open—air museums in post-Soviet Russia (there was a lot written about it in the press) interesting for tourists. Until the 60s of the last century, a small market square was located on this site. The local population called it "that bazaar" because the main bazaar was located near the Tulma flax mill.

In 1967, the creation of the park began with the planting of trees by a team of teachers and students of secondary school No. 1. Asphalt paths were laid, a monument to reading girls was erected, curbstones and flower pots were placed at the entrance to the park. Then the monument to I.P. Tutaev was moved here, which was originally installed in 1957 on a small site next to the dining room No. 5 (III International Street, now Yaroslavskaya). The author of the monument is the Yaroslavl sculptor A.I.Solovyov (1925-1982). This is one of his first works in the sculpture gallery of heroes dedicated to the 40th anniversary of October. The transfer of the bust is most likely connected with a new significant date — the 50th anniversary of October. In addition, the Executive Committee of the Regional Council of Workers' Deputies was located in the house opposite the square (Kirova St., 32, now Romanovskaya). Therefore, the monument to I.P. Tutaev was erected facing this administrative building.