A. A. Fet yodgorligi, Bronze poet monument near Writers' House in Oryol, Russia.
The monument features a half-length bronze bust of the poet Afanasy Fet mounted on a granite base near the Writers' House in Oryol. The sculpture stands roughly 1 meter (3 feet) tall and is visible from nearby streets thanks to its dark patina and stone foundation.
The monument was erected in 1997 to honor the poet Afanasy Fet, who spent more than half of his life in the Oryol region. It was created more than a century after his death and has since become part of how the city remembers this literary figure.
The sculpture stands near the Writers' House and marks how the city keeps its literary past visible in everyday spaces. Locals and visitors pass by this reminder of the region's connection to Russian poetry and letters.
The monument sits in a public area open to pedestrians with nearby benches for resting and observing. The surrounding ground is flat and easy to access, making it a quick stop while walking through the city center.
Sculptor Nikolai Ivanov created this work long after Fet's lifetime, blending traditional casting techniques with regional artistic influences of the area. The dark patina that has developed on the bronze gives the bust a depth that changes subtly depending on light and weather.
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