Pushkin Statue in Pushkinskaya street of Saint Petersburg

The bronze statue stands at 4 meters tall on a red granite pedestal, depicting Alexander Pushkin with his head raised in a forward motion.

The monument was inaugurated in 1957 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Saint Petersburg, although celebrations were delayed due to Stalin's death.

Sculptor Mikhail Anikushin created multiple sculptural and graphic portraits of the poet before finalizing this representation of Russia's literary genius.

The monument stands in front of the State Russian Museum, accessible through the Nevsky Prospekt Metro station near numerous museums and concert halls.

Anikushin rejected the initial approved design and created a new version at his own expense, earning him the Lenin Prize in 1958.

Location: Saint Petersburg

Made from material: bronze, granite

GPS coordinates: 59.92900,30.35680

Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:38