Nikolai Gogol monument, Bronze monument in Nizhyn, Ukraine.
The bronze figure of Nikolai Gogol stands atop a stone pedestal in the center of Nizhyn, near the university where he studied.
The monument was unveiled on September 4, 1881, marking the recognition of Gogol's contributions to literature during the late Russian Empire period.
Students from Nizhyn Gogol State University gather at the monument to read excerpts from works like Dead Souls and The Government Inspector.
Visitors can reach the monument by taking a local bus from Nizhyn railway station to the central district, with guided tours available daily.
The monument represents one of the earliest public sculptures dedicated to Gogol, predating similar memorials in Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
Location: Nizhyn
Inception: September 4, 1881
GPS coordinates: 51.04755,31.88547
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:58
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