A monument dedicated to the legendary rector of NETI will appear in Novosibirsk

In early March, the project was approved by the artistic council of the City Hall, chaired by the chief architect of Novosibirsk, Alexander Lozhkin. The monument to Professor Geori Pavlovich Lyshinsky is being created by a creative group consisting of sculptor, Honored Artist of Russia Alexander Konstantinovich Krutikov, and architect, head of the Department of Architectural Environment Design NGUADI Alexander Alexandrovich Gamaley. The idea of installing the monument arose in 2003, when the square on the left bank of Novosibirsk was named after Professor Lyshinsky. Different options for the installation of the monument were considered: on the territory of the NSTU-NETI and directly on Lyshinsky Square. The issue of the monument was actively discussed for the 70th anniversary of NSTU-NETI, but at that time there was a lot of debate about whether the monument to the rector should be located in the ring zone of a busy road without the possibility of approaching it. Should it be monumental, like the monument to A. I. Pokryshkin on Marx Square, or be democratic, like Georgy Pavlovich himself, so that students can take pictures with him and make it a good tradition? What should the first rector look like? "Professor Lyschinsky will appear on the monument with a book in his hand, a scarf fluttering in the wind, and a coat. Georgy Pavlovich was very energetic, sociable, and skillfully and intelligently worked with students and teachers. Everything worked out for him. He never stood still, which is why he had such a dynamic image. The height of the monument will be 5.5 meters along with the pedestal. It was decided to make not only a monument but, also a square, from which a view of the right bank of Novosibirsk will open. We want it to be a gift to our city and university for its 75th anniversary. The approximate date of the monument's opening is the end of October 2025," said Vladimir Ponomarev, director of the NSTU-NETI Alumni Association. The monument will be made of bronze, and the pedestal will be made of gray granite. The installation site has been agreed with the art council of the City Hall — Lyshinsky Square, on the site between K. Avenue. Marx and Blucher Street, in a new park area with cozy lanterns, benches, and modern landscaping. In the future, an information zone will be organized on this site, which will connect the monument to the first rector Lyshinsky and NSTU-NETI, and an excursion route will appear, involving a visit to the university campus. Reference: Georgy Pavlovich Lyshinsky (1922-1995) was a Soviet and Russian scientist and, an honorary citizen of Novosibirsk. He was the rector of the Novosibirsk Electrotechnical Institute (now NSTU-NETI) for 35 years — from 1955 to 1990. Under his leadership, the construction of the Institute's academic buildings and dormitories for students and postgraduates was launched. In addition to leading one of the largest universities in Siberia, Professor Lyshinsky headed the Department of Electric Drive and Automation of industrial installations at NETI for many years. G. P. Lyshinsky was awarded two Orders of the Red Banner of Labor, the Order of the Badge of Honor, the Order of Lenin, and many medals. He was awarded the title of "Honorary Citizen of the city of Novosibirsk" for his outstanding contribution to the development of engineering and technical education and many years of fruitful activity in the training of engineering personnel. The laboratory of electric drive theory and the scientific library of NSTU-NETI, a street, and a square in the Leninsky district of Novosibirsk are named after him.