Statue of Bear in Vyborg
Statue of Bear in Vyborg, Granite monument in Theatre Square, Vyborg, Russia.
Description
The Bear in Theatre Square is a granite figure created by sculptor Eva Gyldén and shows careful craftsmanship in its details. The sculpture stands in the center of the square and forms a natural focal point for visitors with its shape.
History
The work was erected in 1913 and has shaped the square ever since, even as the city changed hands between different countries. Despite the destruction during World War II in the surrounding area, this granite figure remained in its original location.
Culture
The bear figure comes from a period when Vyborg was shaped by different cultures, and it tells the story of the artistic tastes of that time. It stands today as a symbol of this diverse past and shows what kind of artworks mattered to people then.
Practical
The statue sits centrally on Theatre Square, where you can easily find it and reach other downtown locations from there. The open space around it makes it simple to view the figure from different angles and take photographs.
Did you know?
The artwork was created by a Finnish artist, which shows the international artistic collaboration in this border region. Such connections to Scandinavian artists were not uncommon in Vyborg at that time.
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