Stone Flower inspiration

Moscow 'Stone Flower' the first in the USSR and in the world light and music fountain
Moscow ‘Stone Flower’ the first in the USSR and in the world light and music fountain

Stone Flower inspiration. Fairy tale about Stone Flower was written by Russian writer Pavel Bazhov. The tale was included in the collection “The Malachite Casket”, based on Ural folklore and published in the Soviet Union in 1939. Stone Flower has become the eternal inspiration for artists, architects, directors, composers to create their own “Stone flower”.

The Stone Flower Fountain situated at the Exhibition of Economic Achievements (VDNKh) in Moscow – was the first in the USSR and in the world light and music fountain. The fountain is decorated with figures of birds, fruit and stucco depicting ears from which jets of water rise. The great Soviet composer Dmitry Shostakovitch specifically for fountain composed “Festive Overture”, which in combination with light décor created a unique artistic image. Fountain “Stone Flower” was created in 1954 under the project of artist-architect K.T. Topuridze and sculptor P.I. Dobrynin. Individual decorative sculptural details of fountain created by sculptor Z. V. Ryleeva and Alexandrova-Roslavleva. Mosaic work performed in the Academy of Arts Workshop.

Moscow 'Stone Flower' the first in the USSR and in the world light and music fountain
Moscow ‘Stone Flower’ the first in the USSR and in the world light and music fountain
Russian writer Pavel Petrovich Bazhov (27 January 1879 – 3 December 1950)
Russian writer Pavel Petrovich Bazhov (27 January 1879 – 3 December 1950)

Russian writer Pavel Petrovich Bazhov (27 January 1879 – 3 December 1950) wrote a collection of fairy tales The Malachite Casket, based on Ural folklore and published in the Soviet Union in 1939. In 1944, the translation of the collection into English was published in New York and London. Later Sergei Prokofiev created the ballet The Tale of the Stone Flower based on one of the tales.

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Stone Flower inspiration
Stone Flower inspiration

The Stone Flower is a 1946 Soviet full-length fantasy film directed by Aleksandr Ptushko. It was the Soviet Union’s first color film shot on Agfacolor negative film seized in Germany, and was demonstrated at the 1946 Cannes Film Festival, it was awarded Cannes Film Festival prize for the best work with color. The film was based on a folktale by Pavel Bazhov.

Tamara Makarova as Mistress of the Cooper Mountain
Tamara Makarova as Mistress of the Cooper Mountain in the 1946 Soviet full-length fantasy film directed by Aleksandr Ptushko

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The movies based on Stone Flower: Stone Flower (1946), Mystery of green wood (1960), Stepanova memo (1976), Short-length movie Sinyushkin well (1978), Golden snake (2007), directed by Vladimir Makeranets.

Tale of the 'Stone Flower' - the last ballet of the great Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev
Tale of the ‘Stone Flower’ – the last ballet of the great Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev

Tale of the “Stone Flower” – the last ballet of the great Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, staged in 1954. Russian ballet theme is based on the poetic tales of P.Bazhov Ural “Malachite Box”. In these tales the writer refers to the historical past of the Urals, folklore and fantastic legends. Tale of the “Stone Flower” was the foundation of a new, two-act libretto edition.

Russian writer Pavel Petrovich Bazhov (27 January 1879 – 3 December 1950)
Russian writer Pavel Petrovich Bazhov (27 January 1879 – 3 December 1950)
Ballet 'Stone Flower'
Ballet ‘Stone Flower’

In 1944 was staged ballet “The Stone Flower” by Soviet composer A.G. Friedlander (1906-1990). In 1950 was performed the Opera by K.V. Molchanov “Stone Flower”. Opera-tale “The Malachite Casket” by D.A. Batin was staged in 2012 by Perm Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre.

Stone Flower inspiration

Cartoons based on “Mistress of the Cooper Mountain”: Copper Mountain hostess, Puppet (1975), Malachite Casket, Puppet (1976), Stepan’s Reminder (1976), Stone Flower, Puppet (1977), “Mountain Master” cartoon (1978), “Ashling-Hopper” cartoon (1979).

“Mistress of the Cooper Mountain” was first published in 1936. Copper Mountain – is the name of a copper mine in the Urals Gumeshki. About the Mistress of Copper Mountain Bazhov heard stories in my families. Image of Mistress of Copper Mountain has various names : Mountain uterus, Stone girl, Golden Woman, mountain spirit, Mountain Elder, Mountain host. The writer embodied natural beauty, mystery, and spirit in her image, which still inspires people.

Stone Flower inspiration

Commemorative coin of the Bank of Russia, dedicated to the 115th anniversary of the birth of PP Bazhov
Commemorative coin of the Bank of Russia, dedicated to the 115th anniversary of the birth of PP Bazhov
Commemorative coin of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus dedicated to the Stone Flower inspiration
Commemorative coin of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus dedicated to the Stone Flower
Illustrations to the Urals tales by PP Bazhov. Stone Flower inspiration, 2011
Illustrations to the Urals tales by PP Bazhov. Stamps of Russia, 2011

Illustrations to the Urals tales by PP Bazhov. Stamps of Russia, 2011: The Stone Flower: Danilo-the-Master and Mistress of the Cooper Mountain, The Malachite Casket: Mistress of the Cooper Mountain.

Once Stepan was found dead near the mine, with a frozen smile on his face. They saw a large lizard, who was crying over his body
Once Stepan was found dead near the mine, with a frozen smile on his face. They saw a large lizard, who was crying over his body
Mistress of the Cooper Mountain symbol. Stone Flower inspiration
Mistress of the Cooper Mountain symbol
The Stone Flower restaurant in the center of Moscow. Stone Flower inspiration
The Stone Flower restaurant in the center of Moscow
The Stone Flower restaurant in the center of Moscow
The Stone Flower restaurant in the center of Moscow

A cozy restaurant in the center of Moscow – “The Stone Flower” fascinates and charms the visitors with skillfully recreated fairy tale and magic atmosphere. The interior of bright dining room, decorated with original stone flower, fresh flowers, gorgeous emerald malachite columns – all immerses visitors in a relaxing and at the same time a festive mood.

Stepan and Mistress of Copper Mountain.Stone Flower inspiration Vyacheslav Nazaruk
Stepan and Mistress of Copper Mountain. Artist Vyacheslav Nazaruk
Stepan and Mistress of Copper Mountain. Artist Vyacheslav Nazaruk
Stepan and Mistress of Copper Mountain. Artist Vyacheslav Nazaruk
Stepan and Mistress of Copper Mountain. Artist Vyacheslav Nazaruk
Stepan and Mistress of Copper Mountain. Artist Vyacheslav Nazaruk
Stone Flower (on tales of PP Bazhov). Stone Flower inspiration Sculptor Beschastnov I.V.
Stone Flower (on tales of PP Bazhov). Aluminium. Sculptor Beschastnov I.V.

Stone Flower inspiration

Stone Flower inspiration

Stone Flower inspiration

Stone Flower inspiration

Stone Flower inspiration

Costume of Mistress of Copper Mountain. Stone Flower inspiration
Costume of Mistress of Copper Mountain
Danila Master
Danila Master
Laquer miniature box with the image of Stepan, his bride, and Mistress of Copper Mountain
Laquer miniature box with the image of Stepan, his bride, and Mistress of Copper Mountain
Mistress of Copper Mountain. Artist Vyacheslav Nazaruk
Mistress of Copper Mountain. Artist Vyacheslav Nazaruk
Mistress of the Cooper Mountain vintage porcelain. Stone Flower inspiration
Mistress of the Cooper Mountain vintage porcelain
Mistress of the Cooper Mountain
Mistress of the Cooper Mountain
Once Stepan was found dead near the mine, with a frozen smile on his face. They saw a large lizard, who was crying over his body. Artist Natalia Shirokova
Once Stepan was found dead near the mine, with a frozen smile on his face. They saw a large lizard, who was crying over his body. Artist Natalia Shirokova
Soviet perfume Stone Flower inspiration
Soviet perfume Stone flower