Statue of Pushkin in Simferopol
Statue of Pushkin in Simferopol, Bronze and granite monument in Simferopol, Russia.
Description
The statue depicts Pushkin as a standing bronze figure mounted on a granite base in central Simferopol. The poet is shown in a formal pose, and the monument sits among the plaza areas where pedestrians and visitors pass through.
History
The monument was created in 1967 by sculptors Oleksandr Kovalov and Viktor Melik-Parsadanov as a tribute to Russian literature. Its construction took place during a period when such memorials were commonly erected in Soviet cities to honor major writers.
Culture
The monument sits in the heart of daily city life and shows how deeply Russian literature has shaped local education and thinking. Pushkin's works remain central to how people in the region understand poetry and language.
Practical
The monument stands in a central location and is easy to reach on foot while walking through central Simferopol. The plaza is open and accessible, making it easy to visit at any time of day.
Did you know?
The monument appears in heritage registries of both countries due to geopolitical shifts in the region. This dual listing makes it a unique case in how cultural sites can be remembered across different nations.
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