This structure is neither a monument nor a memorial as indicated on the map. This is a typical entrance sign (pointer) installed at the entrance to the village of Sadovo- Khrustalnensky. The sign appeared in the late 1950s, in connection with the construction of the Sadovo-Khrustalskaya coal mine and, accordingly, the workers' settlement attached to it. Initially, the design of the sign was topped with a stylized soaring rocket, which was in the upper right part and symbolized progress. Accordingly, the grid on which the letters are attached from the bottom to the top edge is a stylized trace of a rocket taking off, which, alas, has not been preserved. An interesting fact: locals call this pointing stele an "arrow", since the rocket I wrote about above, with its pointed shape, really resembled an arrowhead flying into the sky. Despite the fact that this element has long been lost, the folk name has stuck once and for all. Also, the sign lacks a five-pointed star, which was fixed in the lower part of the stella, namely between the lower crossbar and the beginning of the sign. Otherwise, the pointer remains the same. For many decades, he was crowned in full height, Lenin's profile was a target and was repeatedly fired from self-made guns and rifles, but despite this, he remained intact without getting through holes (only deep dents remained). In 2016, at the initiative of local residents, funds were raised for the restoration of the "arrow" and in a short time it was put in order. The missing letters were completed, Lenin's profile was patched up and re-drawn, the rest of the structure was painted, the pedestal was cleared of shrubs and whitewashed. After 4 years, the paint lost its color and the sign became nondescript again, although it looked much better than it had before. But with the onset of spring 2020 and the intensification of landscaping work, local residents raised funds again and renovated the stella on their own. Now she looks even better. The colors and their combination were slightly changed, and Lenin's profile was depicted anew, but more professionally. Local residents are grateful to the performers of the work and are proud that the historical sign has been restored.

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