Make Way for Ducklings, Bronze sculpture near Novodevichyi Ponds, Moscow, Russia
Description
Make Way for Ducklings is a bronze sculpture installation in Novodevichy Park featuring eight duck figures arranged on stone pavement. The composition stretches across a considerable length with varying sizes among the sculptures, designed so visitors can move freely around them.
History
The installation was set up in 1991 as part of diplomatic proceedings and presented to Soviet children by an American government official. After four figures were stolen, a rededication took place in 2000 when a Soviet leader honored the artwork.
Culture
The sculptures bring characters from an American children's book to this Moscow park, creating a bridge between Russian and American cultures through art. Visitors encounter these bronze figures as a tangible connection between two distant places, told through a story that children everywhere recognize.
Practical
The sculptures are outdoors and accessible year-round, though the stone surface can become slippery after rain or snow. This location works well for a brief visit while walking through the park and invites you to pause and take photographs.
Did you know?
The artwork is based on a children's story set in Boston but was permanently installed here in Moscow, creating an unusual cultural bridge. This placement in Russia makes it one of only a few complete replicas of this well-known American tale outside the United States.
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