Monument to the Crocodile, Bronze monument on Sovetskaya Street, Izhevsk, Russia.
Description
The Monument to the Crocodile is a bronze sculpture group at the intersection of Sovetskaya and Kommunarov Streets. The installation depicts four characters from a Soviet animated series in animated poses across the public space.
History
Artist Oleg Ershov created this monument in 2005 as a lasting tribute to the Soviet animated series. The work honors a cultural touchstone from the childhood of many Russians.
Culture
These figures come from a beloved Soviet animated series that entertained generations of children. You can see Gena playing harmonica alongside Cheburashka, Lariska the Rat, and Shapoklyak with her slingshot.
Practical
The monument sits at a busy street corner in the city center and is easy to reach on foot. The location is well-lit during daylight and offers good visibility for photographs.
Did you know?
One of the four figures, the Rat Lariska, has vanished several times over the years but returned to its place each time. This repeated disappearance has become a local curiosity that intrigues visitors.
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