Bulat Okudzhava Monument, Bronze monument on Old Arbat Street, Moscow, Russia.
Description
The monument depicts a bronze figure walking between two arches, carrying a rolled paper under one arm with hands tucked in pockets. It sits at the intersection of Arbat Street and Plotnikov Lane, a recognizable landmark in this central Moscow neighborhood.
History
The statue was created by sculptor Georgy Frangulyan and unveiled in May 2002, approximately five years after the artist's death in 1997. Its installation coincided with what would have been his birthday, marking an important public recognition of his artistic legacy.
Culture
The memorial honors a Soviet-era singer-songwriter whose compositions explored Moscow life, and he spent much of his life in the Arbat district. You can feel the connection between the artist and this neighborhood when you stand before the sculpture.
Practical
The monument is centrally located and easily reached via Smolenskaya metro station nearby. It is freely accessible to pedestrians at any time and requires no special arrangements to visit.
Did you know?
The artwork includes a shadow and a bench beside the figure, as though the artist were taking an evening walk. These details subtly suggest solitude and reflection, themes central to his work.
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