Dostoyevsky monument

The Dostoyevsky monument is a bronze sculpture in Moscow showing the writer in a contemplative pose, crafted from bronze and granite materials. The 3.5 meter-tall figure stands in the Maryina Roshcha district and was created after Isidor Aronovitch Frantsuz's original design.

The monument was completed in 1918, a time of great upheaval in Russia following the revolution. Its creation reflected the determination to honor major cultural figures even during politically turbulent times.

The monument sits near the Mariinsky Hospital for the Poor, an institution central to Dostoyevsky's social concerns. Its placement emphasizes the connection between the writer and his preoccupation with human suffering and compassion.

The monument sits in a quiet residential area that is well served by public transportation and located near Dostoyevsky Street. Visitors should know this is an ordinary neighborhood setting, so morning or late afternoon visits tend to be most peaceful.

The bronze sculpture contains subtle details that reference scenes from Dostoyevsky's novels, allowing attentive visitors to discover connections to his works. These hidden references make the monument a place for readers of his books to recognize deeper layers of meaning.

Location: Maryina Roshcha District

Inception: 1918

Architects: Isidor Aronovitch Frantsuz

Height: 3.5 m

Made from material: bronze, granite

Part of: Mariinsky Hospital for the Poor

GPS coordinates: 55.78330,37.61140

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:03