Bust of I. I. Neplyuev

In the city center of Orenburg, on Sovetskaya pedestrian street, there is a sculptural composition in honor of the founder and first governor of the city, Ivan Ivanovich Neplyuev. The sculpture is a column with a bust mounted on top. The inscription is carved on the column: "The founder of Orenburg I.I. Neplyuev 1693-1773". The installation of the sculptural composition was timed to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Ivan Ivanovich. The opening of the bust to I.I. Neplyuev was held in 1994. The author of the sculptural composition was Petina NG, and the architects were Kantaev PG and Yankin AA.

Ivan Ivanovich Neplyuev was a disciple and follower of Emperor Peter I. During the reign of Elizabeth I, in 1742 he was appointed governor of the Orenburg Region. During the 16-year rule of the Orenburg Region, I.I. Neplyuev, in order to protect the borders of Russia, founded about 70 fortresses, carried out reforms in the troops, including the Orenburg Cossack army. In addition, the metallurgical industry grew, and several schools and churches were built throughout the Orenburg Region. In 1743, Neplyuev approved the final location of the city of Orenburg. In 1755, a Bashkir uprising broke out on the lands of the Orenburg province. The Empress orders the rebellion to be suppressed as soon as possible. Thanks to the quick and decisive actions of Nepyuev, I.I. manages to quickly "calm down" the rebels. In gratitude, Empress Elizabeth presented the city of Orenburg with a gift - the Elizabethan Gate. He resigned in 1758.

In 2013, to celebrate the 270th anniversary of the city of Orenburg, the monument was reconstructed: a colonnade consisting of 10 columns was installed behind it. Bronze plaques are installed between the 4 central columns, on one of which important events and dates in the life of Orenburg region are marked, and on the second - a brief biography of I.I. Neplyuev. In addition, a marble path was laid out and the granite base was replaced - the monument was slightly raised. The opening of the restored monument to I.I. Neplyuev was held on August 31, 2013.