Ալեքսանդր Գրիբոյեդովի հուշարձան, Bronze statue in Chistoprudny Boulevard, Moscow, Russia
The Alexander Griboyedov monument is a bronze statue located on Chistoprudny Boulevard, depicting the playwright in a contemplative posture with his gaze turned inward. The circular base beneath features theatrical imagery including a partially drawn curtain motif that evokes the dramatic nature of his literary work.
The statue was unveiled in 1959 to mark the 130th anniversary of Griboyedov's death and honor his significance in Russian literature. It took the place of an earlier sculpture dedicated to a different historical figure that no longer suited the location.
The pedestal features characters from Griboyedov's most famous play, bringing his theatrical work to the attention of people walking by. These sculpted figures serve as a visual reminder of the stories he wrote that shaped Russian literature.
The monument sits at the start of Chistoprudny Boulevard right beside a metro station exit, making it simple for visitors to find and reach. The location is an easy walk from surrounding areas and fits naturally into a tour of the historic district.
Griboyedov lived in a home just a short walk away on Myasnitskaya Street, where he spent his final years before his death abroad. The choice of this specific location connects the monument directly to where the writer actually lived and worked in the city.
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