In Altai opened pyramid Roerich "

September 13, in the Altai region gathered admirers of Nicholas Roerich, - here was inaugurated monument to world-famous artists, writers and mistiku.Tseremoniya opening was held on the territory of special economic zone Turquoise Katun. "The location of the monument was not chosen by accident, reported the official website of the Altai Territory . On the territory of the Altai region, which now is a special economic zone of tourist-recreational type "Turquoise Katun" was held Central Asian expedition led by Nicholas Reriha.Skulptura Tavda installed in front of the caves on the banks of the river Katun.Vysota monument is 3,5 meters. Pedestal, made in the form of a pyramid, made of white marble with black veins. It is equipped with a white marble bust of Nicholas Reriha.Materialy for the manufacture of the "pyramid Roerich" mined in the Altai, and the white marble brought from Urala.Ranee at a press conference held in Barnaul, a monument by sculptor Vladimir Voychishin introduced the miniature replica of the monument, cast in silver using rare Altai stone - azure malachite (photo). According to the sculptor, the statue will be donated to one of the distinguished guests invited to the gala opening of the monument meropriyatiya.Torzhestvennoe NK Roerich was held in 14-00 local vremeni.V It was attended by Governor of the Territory Alexander Karlin, writer Mary Arbatov, Vladimir Voychishin sculptor, organizer of the international project "Parade of the creative heritage of India and Russia Lyudmila Sekacheva, cultural figures, representatives of the Roerich centers, as well as Members of the Federation Council and State Duma deputies RF.Posle the inauguration of the monument was a concert of art masters "Heart of the heart news feeds." unveiling of the monument Roerich in the Altai Territory is one of the major events of international cultural and educational project entitled "Parade of the creative heritage of Russia and India" launched in Russia in the beginning of this goda.Proekt entered the government plan of activities to commemorate the Year of India in Russia in 2009.