The monument commemorates the breakthrough of the White Army's defenses by the 1st Cavalry Army in 1920.
The four horses are rendered in an aggressive, forward-leaning pose to symbolize speed and unstoppable momentum.
It is one of the largest monuments of its kind in the Southern Federal District of Russia.
The sculptor A. A. Sknarin is also responsible for several other major commemorative statues in Rostov-on-Don.
The site is officially designated as a monument of regional significance.
Tachanka-Rostovchanka is a massive bronze sculpture depicting a tachanka, a horse-drawn machine-gun platform used during the Russian Civil War. Erected in 1977, the monument commemorates the 1st Cavalry Army’s victory near Rostov-on-Don. It stands 15 meters high and features four horses pulling a cart with a Maxim gun. The sculpture was created by a team of artists including V. I. Bavykin, P. A. Ibalakov, and sculptor A. A. Sknarin. It is located at the southern gateway to Rostov-on-Don on the border between the city and Bataysk. The monument honors the heavy losses sustained during the conflict. It is constructed from a reinforced concrete frame finished with bronze plates. The site remains a prominent roadside landmark for travelers entering the region from the south.
Position yourself on the embankment side to capture the profile of the horses against the open sky.
Visit during daylight hours as the monument lacks external architectural lighting at night.
The site is located on a major highway, so exercise caution when pulling off the road and walking near traffic.
Bring a wide-angle lens if you intend to photograph the entire composition, as the scale is significant.
Do not attempt to cross the busy highway on foot; use designated access points for safe arrival.
