Buddha's highest statue to Russian Federation opened in Kyzyl

Buddha's highest statue to Russian Federation discovered in Kyzyl - the capital Tyva Republic. Height of a statue is 16 meters, its gross weight - about 26 tons. The statue is established on a place of merges Yenisei River sources in honor of the 100 anniversary of statehood of Tyva Republic. About it reported a site Russian geographical association ". Now we have Buddha's highest statue, - the founder of Cultural fund of a name of Kuzheget Irina Shoygu told at its opening Irina Shoygu. - Since ancient times the place of merges two big rivers – two Eniseev, was considered as sacral and energetically strong place. It is sure that this place such and will be". And chapter Tyva Republic...