As already wrote “RG”, ENEA began to revive in 2014. The main goal is to make an exhibition of major cultural and educational center of the whole country. Many eras ENEA has experienced together with the whole country: and the formation of the Grand Alliance, and anti-frills, and the invasion of petty trade. Now the exhibition return of the historic mission. Much has been done to the 80th anniversary of ENEA.
the Restored fountains “Friendship of peoples” and “Stone flower”, created by the architect Konstantin Topuridze. And exhibition halls, in my time converted including under the trade, she hid many secrets. For example, in 2014, found the monumental high relief Yevgeny Vuchetich, which was considered lost for four decades. Today the work of the restored, but the architecture and painting collection exhibition continues to grow thanks to the restorers. Although basically all the territory of the exhibition available to the citizens, some parts are still enclosed. There are those who restore the historical heritage. And in this case it is important privacy.
the Thirtieth pavilion, where we were guided by the curator of the restoration project from the Department of capital repair Igor Parinov not the most notable. It is located near the “Moskvarium” and yet hidden from visitors. Meanwhile, it is on its territory is one of the most beautiful fountains of the exhibition center, which is by and large in ruins. “This fountain is the symbol of oilseeds, – says Igor. – Originally the pavilion to which it relates, was dedicated to this industry.” The fountain began to build in 1939, and opened only in 1954. If the dimensions he gives in and “Friendship of peoples” and “Stone flower”, the aesthetic appeal – not at all. All the decorative elements of the fountain was made of ceramic and covered with glaze, the attractiveness of given pearlescent sheen. Crowned the work of art fountain top bowl in the shape of a flower of a sunflower. But the fountain lasted long. By the time when ENEA came conservators from him almost nothing left. Top bowl-sunflower has not had the ceramic cracked all over. The author’s intent had to be recovered from surviving fragments and archived materials. When restoring ceramics Stalin’s time, it is very difficult to “get” exactly-exactly: firing technology has changed significantly. To give a pearly luster, used a special ingredient – chandeliers. Processed ceramic parts are numbered and these numbers are placed on the design of the fountain is “fitting” before the final stage of the work, which should be completed this year.
This fountain will come back from oblivion along with the pavilion No. 30, near which it is located. Many famous pavilion p��d called “the Microbiological industry”, but historically it was “Oilseeds”. The pavilion is unique – made of wood, there remains a little. One of the main tasks of the reconstruction – processing for fire safety. And of course, experts restore the ceiling painting. “Ornament is unusual, the ceiling is painted like the whole cycle of flowering flax,” says artist Maria Ivanova. The painting was hidden under a layer of paint, the restorers had to pick a wash. Carefully, tampons, small areas reveal the product. To the same section of the masters sometimes have to go back four times.
the Result justifies the effort. This is evident in the pavilion N 15 “Electronics and communication” (historical name – “Volga”). As in the case of “Oilseeds”, he was trying to bring back the original look. The halls were devoted to the explanation of life Saratov, Kuibyshev, Ulyanovsk regions and only hospitable region – the Volga region. The original paintings, which once adorned the ceiling, the restorers found on old postcards. Now Maestro is fully opened the ceiling in the hall of the Saratov region. Farmers with a harmonica, people in truck, combine – all dedicated to the harvest. The image is framed by stucco ornament, which is also reduced. It adds Purinov, pavilion working Studio where recreate the lost stucco. For example, gypsum sheaf was ruined almost completely, it was only a quarter. The rest of the finish, referring to the historical original. Return the form to help plaster casts. The fine details of the bundle are cut by hand. And under the ceiling in the hall of the Stalingrad region is its Central element is the dome anti-aircraft lantern. These were in many pavilions. It was necessary for natural lighting. The pavilions were built for use only during the warm time of the year, and rooflights have been optimal. Now everything is done with the expectation of year-round use. Therefore, the pavilion will be equipped with all modern engineering systems, and the lantern will be with artificial light. All restoration works in “Povolzh’e” expect to finish in the first quarter of 2021. And then people across the country will be able to see the pavilion almost the same as it was in 1954.
