There are many interesting and interesting places in Sochi andvery beautiful places. One of them is the Sochi microdistrict Matsesta, known to the whole world thanks to its healing hydrosulphuric sources and health resorts built on their base. The main attraction of the resort Matsesta is a sculptural composition depicting a young girl personifying this locality.
The Legend of Matseste
Literally translated from the Ubykh "Matsesta" - this"firewater". The district of Sochi got its historical name due to the abundance of hydrogen sulfide sources. There are many romantic ancient legends associated with this locality, one of them tells about a proud and brave girl.
Highlander Kerenduk looked at the reflection of the moon in the waterflatten when his daughter was born. The water seemed to be burning, just so the father came up with a name for the newborn - Matsesta, or Fire Water. Kerenduk always dreamed of an heir, and the birth of a girl somewhat upset him. From early childhood, Matsesta understood this and always tried to look more like a brave young man than a shy girl. When her parents grew old and became ill, the girl decided to take a courageous step - to get healing water for them. Matsesta knew the legend, according to which, in one cave, a healing underground spring was beating. Protects the source of the Spirit of the mountain. The brave girl was not afraid to go down to the cave. Matsesta defeated the Spirit of the Mountain, but she herself could not return from the dungeon.
Since the very victory, the hot waters beatout of the ground and accessible to people. The resort was named after a brave girl who sacrificed herself for the common good. It is likely that it was based on this beautiful legend that Matsesta was created - a sculptural composition.
Description of an unusual monument
Гуслева Ираида Яковлевна – талантливый сочинский the sculptor who created the original composition Matsesta. For his creation, the master used a local stone - dense sandstone of light color. The sculptural composition depicts a girl hugging a mountain, a fountain flows out from under one of her hands. As conceived by the author, the figure grows out of the rock and looks as if it was created by nature itself. Despite its simplicity, Matsesta is a sculptural composition that conveys many emotions.
The girl looks both very strong andmajestic, but at the same time the features of her face are rather soft and feminine. Near the main composition, a stylized slab with carved inscription "Matse-sta" - a pointer to the neighborhood and the resort of Matsesta.
Sculptural composition today
Monument based on ancient legends and legendsappeared in Sochi in 1968. The sculpture was very popular with the locals and was popular with holidaymakers. Until the mid-90s of the last century, the territory in which the monument is located was under the jurisdiction of the Institute of Balneology and Physiotherapy. At that time, Matsesta (the sculptural composition) was maintained in good condition, regularly cleaned of debris and restored. Since the mid-90s, due to the relocation of the scientific research institute, the monument turned out to be abandoned. In 2001-2002 the sculpture suffered due to the fall of the tree. For many years, the care of a unique monument was carried out exclusively by local volunteers and community organizations. And only in 2013 Matsesta was recognized as an object of cultural heritage of the Krasnodar Territory. At the moment, the monument is still waiting for an expensive professional restoration.
Where is the sculpture of Matsesta?
Tourists vacationing in Sochi have a uniquethe opportunity to see this unusual work of art with my own eyes. The monument is located at the intersection of Kurortny Avenue and Cheltenham Alley. Despite its modern state, the sculptural composition looks impressive. Neighborhood Matsesta (Sochi) has not so many cultural and historical attractions. The sculpture dedicated to him is one of the most interesting and impressive among them.
