Памятник П. П. Ершову

The monument to P.P. Ershov is a bronze sculpture in Tobolsk showing the young writer holding a feather pen, with his famous humpbacked horse character at his feet. The square around it includes other fairy tale figures and offers benches and nearby cafes for visitors.

The monument was erected in 2008 during a renovation of the square marking Tobolsk's 420th anniversary. The creation of this work was part of a broader effort to honor the city's cultural heritage.

The sculpture captures Ershov as a young writer who created a beloved Russian fairy tale while studying far from his hometown. His story about the humpbacked horse remains deeply connected to how locals see and identify with Tobolsk.

The monument sits in the upper part of Tobolsk near the Kremlin on a square that is easy to navigate on foot. The location offers plenty of seating and nearby places to eat or drink.

A whale sculpture carries a miniature model of the Tobolsk Kremlin on its back, linking the fairy tale directly to the city's real architecture. This unusual detail shows how the city's actual history intertwines with Ershov's imaginary world.