СИМВОЛИКА ТАЙНЫХ ОБЩЕСТВ В СОЧИНСКОМ «ДЕНДРАРИИ»

Abstract

Sochi "Dendrariy" is a well-known tourist site, an example of landscape art, a scientific center for the introduction of subtropical plants on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. The park was founded in 1892 and is famous for its arboretum collection. The symbolism of the historical part of the "Dendrariy" is also interesting. The park was created as a private property, and showed the interests, views and preferences of its founder. It was not intended for the general public. The founder of the park, S.N. Khudekov, was a versatile person, an expert in gardening, choreographic and fine arts. He successfully used the highly artistic fountains, sculptures and vases of A. Durenne, inscribing the heritage of French culture in his romantic park. Therefore, sphinxes, chimeras, zodiac signs, gods of ancient Roman mythology could be seen in the Russian Caucasus at the end of the XIX century. The author's interpretation of the semantics of various elements of park sculpture and architecture, regarding various theosophical views of secret societies is given in the article. The meaning of such symbols and signs is diverse, as shown by previous studies. The connection of the objects of study with each other in space and their orientation relative to the sides of the light turns attention. The author does not exclude an accidental coincidence, since there is no information about the founder of the park belonging to Freemasonry. The preserved park is rightfully an object of historical and cultural heritage. He is able to create a certain mood, evokes themes for philosophical reflection as a true work of art. A certain preparation of the audience-listeners is required to perceive the information transmitted by the work of art, in accordance with the above.