Monument to Vysotsky in Podgorica, Bronze monument near Moraca River in Podgorica, Montenegro
Description
The Monument to Vysotsky in Podgorica shows the Soviet singer and actor holding his guitar aloft, cast in bronze and mounted on a base shaped like a television screen. The figure stands upright with his face turned upward, while a smaller bronze skull rests on the ground beside him.
History
The memorial was unveiled in October 2004, about three decades after Vysotsky visited Montenegro twice and performed there. The inauguration marked recognition of his artistic connection to the country and his admiration for the Montenegrin coast.
Culture
The base displays verses from a song about Montenegro in both Montenegrin and Russian, written by Vysotsky during his stay along the coast. Passersby often pause to read the lines describing the landscape and sea that moved the singer during his time here.
Practical
The memorial stands on Jovan Tomašević Street between the Millennium Bridge and Moscow Bridge, with nearby footpaths running along the riverbank. The spot is easy to see during daylight and can be reached on foot from the neighboring bridges.
Did you know?
The figure holds the guitar upward as if about to start a song, while the skull beside it refers to Vysotsky's final role as Hamlet at the Taganka Theatre. This reference to the play connects the memorial to the performer's dramatic legacy.
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