Monument to Gogol, Bronze monument in Arbat District, Russia.
The Monument to Gogol is a bronze seated figure on a granite base near Nikitsky Boulevard in the Arbat District. The writer is shown in a contemplative pose with decorative scenes carved into the pedestal below.
The monument was erected in 1909 to honor Gogol's centennial and depicts the writer in his later years. It survived Stalin-era pressure when museum staff protected it by keeping it hidden from authorities.
The monument sits near Gogol's residence and displays scenes from his literary works carved into the base. Visitors can see how deeply connected the writer's stories remain to this place and local memory.
The monument is located on Nikitsky Boulevard, a short walk from Arbatskaya metro station near several historical buildings. The area is easy to reach and invites exploration of the surrounding neighborhood.
The statue was hidden by museum staff during Stalin's era and later relocated to stand beside Gogol's former residence. This story of preservation reveals how locals quietly protected a cultural treasure during difficult times.
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