В. М. Леонтьева һәйкәле, Bronze monument at Puppet Theater, Ulyanovsk, Russia.
The memorial depicts Valentina Leontyeva seated on a bench in a relaxed pose, with a cup and eyeglasses placed beside her on a small table. The figure stands on a tall granite base and is surrounded by benches facing the statue, creating a space for quiet observation.
The monument was unveiled in 2008 following a design competition that sculptor Nikolai Antsiferov from Saint Petersburg won. It commemorates a Soviet-era television figure whose career spanned decades of children's programming.
The figure represents Aunt Valya, as generations of children called her during the Soviet television era. It honors her role as a trusted voice in childhood entertainment that shaped viewers across the region.
The statue is located next to the Puppet Theater in the city center and is freely accessible at any time. Several benches are positioned around the site, offering comfortable spots to sit and observe the memorial.
The bow tie worn by the figure was a signature style element of the television personality and is emphasized in the sculpture. This small detail makes the work instantly recognizable to anyone who remembers her from their childhood.
Location: Ulyanovsk
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 54.31088,48.39610
Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20
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