Памятник Лермонтову, Bronze statue at Lermontov Square, Moscow, Russia
Lermontov's Monument is a bronze figure of the poet standing on a cylindrical granite pedestal in central Moscow. The base features several reliefs depicting literary scenes that honor the writer's body of work.
The idea for a Lermontov memorial took shape in the 1880s but was revived by the Soviet state in 1941. Its inauguration occurred in 1965, creating an enduring tribute to the Russian poet.
The pedestal carries verses by the poet about Moscow, revealing his emotional bond with the city. The surrounding reliefs illustrate moments from his literary works, inviting visitors to connect with his creative legacy.
The memorial stands at the entrance to Lermontov Garden near Krasnye Vorota metro station. Granite benches surround the site, offering places to sit and take in the surroundings.
The monument gained fame after appearing in the 1971 Soviet comedy film Gentlemen of Fortune, where a character humorously calls it 'the man in the jacket'. This film moment turned it into a cultural reference that locals still recognize and mention.
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