MONUMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF HISTORICAL MEMORY

The article examines the problem of relationship between historical monuments and memory. purpose article: to consider hermeneutical significance monuments. In this context, sculptural image is considered as a special way understanding past interpreting history. This approach involves use methodology in study monuments, which appear be assertion certain values ideas. ideas expressed connect with present future, are embodiment identification symbols people state. ideological component semantics investigated. It shown that used establish political project power, justified by construction corresponding narrative. At same time, sacred memory its essential aspect, fateful connection present. dialogical nature considered. proved main condition for such dialogicality apophatic horizon truth, allows us see unity integrity process diversity events. penetration into truth about determines hermeneutic potential monument means conceptualizing past. author considers semantic levels monument: external level, addresses facticity person or event, artistic content monument, reveals facticity. first level determined ideologeme associated policy memorization. intrinsic value leads simplification, schematization image, turning simple memorative sign. second expression history monument. Such based on personal characteristics hero his specific universal meanings. Thus, circle formed, visual concreteness combines event