Monument to Sergey Esenin in Ryazan, Bronze monument to poet Sergey Esenin in Ryazan, Russia.
The Monument to Sergey Esenin is a bronze statue of the poet set on a granite pedestal in an open-air setting in Ryazan. The figure stands with arms spread wide, giving the composition a broad, open silhouette against the surrounding landscape.
The monument was unveiled on October 2, 1975, on the 80th anniversary of the poet's birth. It was created by sculptor Alexander Kibalnikov, who was also responsible for several other Soviet-era public works.
The statue shows Esenin with an open collar and outstretched arms, as if he is mid-recitation in front of a crowd. Birch trees planted behind the figure are closely tied to his poetry, making the setting feel like a scene from one of his verses.
The monument stands on Petrova Street near the Trubezh River embankment, directly across from the Ryazan Kremlin. It is easy to reach on foot and sits close to the Church of the Savior on Yar, so it fits naturally into a walk around the area.
The granite pedestal is made from amazonite, a rare stone from the Pamir mountains, which gives it a faint greenish sheen that is unusual for public monuments. This material was chosen specifically for this work, making it stand apart from most memorial sculptures of its era.
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