Krylov's monument, Bronze monument in Summer Garden, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The statue depicts Ivan Krylov seated on a stone, holding a pen and notebook, surrounded by bronze reliefs of characters from his fables.
Erected in 1855, this memorial became the first monument dedicated to a Russian writer in Saint Petersburg through a nationwide fundraising campaign.
The pedestal features 36 bronze illustrations from Krylov's fables, making the monument a three-dimensional representation of Russian literary heritage.
Located near the Tea House in the central part of Summer Garden, the monument stands 6.5 meters tall and remains accessible to visitors.
Baron von Klodt transformed his workshop into a small zoo to accurately sculpt the animal figures featured on the monument's pedestal.
Location: Tsentralny District
Inception: 1855
Creator: Peter Clodt von Jürgensburg
Official opening: May 25, 1855
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: bronze, granite
Part of: Summer Garden
GPS coordinates: 59.94621,30.33502
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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