Make Way for Ducklings, Bronze sculpture near Novodevichyi Ponds, Moscow, Russia
The Make Way for Ducklings sculpture features eight bronze duck figures placed on Boston cobblestones alongside native black basalt in Novodevichy Park.
The sculpture installation occurred on July 30, 1991, as part of the START Treaty proceedings, with Barbara Bush presenting it to Soviet children.
The sculpture represents Nancy Schön's interpretation of Robert McCloskey's story, connecting Russian and American children through public art.
The bronze figures span 40 feet in length with the tallest duck reaching 38 inches, allowing children to interact with the statues.
Four of the original ducks required replacement after theft, leading to a rededication ceremony with Mikhail Gorbachev in September 2000.
Location: Khamovniki District
Location: Moscow
Inception: 1991
Creator: Nancy Schön
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 55.72833,37.55562
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:23
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