Aleksandr Vampilov haykali, Bronze memorial statue at Karl Marx Street in Irkutsk, Russia
The Aleksandr Vampilov monument is a bronze statue in Irkutsk depicting the Soviet playwright in a relaxed posture. The figure stands at the intersection of Karl Marx Street and Chkalov Street, commanding the theater district with its naturalistic appearance.
The monument honors a playwright who shaped Soviet theater in the 1960s before his life ended in 1972. His sudden death at age 34 left an incomplete dramatic vision that nonetheless inspired generations of audiences.
The monument honors a major figure in Soviet drama whose plays remain frequently performed across Russian theaters today. It stands near the Academic Drama Theater, where his works continue to be staged regularly.
The monument is centrally located at a busy intersection in the theater district and easily reached on foot. There is no admission charge, and the statue is visible around the clock, making it a convenient spot to visit anytime.
The statue strikes viewers with its ordinariness - the playwright appears as someone passing by rather than a mythic figure on a pedestal. This groundedness makes the monument feel more accessible and human to visitors.
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