Qazan Cat monument, Aluminum statue on Bauman Street, Kazan, Russia.
The monument features a three-meter-high cat figure resting on a couch with a small mouse running nearby, protected by a tent roof.
In 1745, Empress Elizabeth Petrovna ordered thirty cats from Kazan to eliminate mice in Saint Petersburg's Winter Palace, recognizing their exceptional hunting abilities.
The monument represents the historical connection between Kazan and its cats, known throughout Russia for their superior mouse-catching capabilities and physical characteristics.
Visitors can reach the monument by taking the metro to Ploshchad Tukaya or Kremlevskaya stations, followed by a short walk along the pedestrian zone.
The statue commemorates a specific breed of cats from Kazan, characterized by strong bodies, large heads, muscular necks, and short tails.
Location: Kazan
Height: 3 m
Made from material: aluminium
GPS coordinates: 55.79217,49.11233
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:25
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