Moskvadagi I.A. Krilov yodgorligi, Bronze monument in Presnensky District, Moscow, Russia.
The Ivan Krylov monument is a bronze sculpture located in a public square in Presnensky District. The base is decorated with multiple relief panels showing scenes from his most famous fables.
The monument was created by sculptors Andrei Drevin and Daniel Mitlyansky and unveiled in 1976. It was built as part of Moscow's effort to honor and preserve its literary heritage.
The monument displays figures from Krylov's fables, stories that remain part of Russian school education. Visitors often recognize the animals and scenes from tales that shaped how Russians think about morality and human nature.
The monument is located in a public space and is freely accessible at any time. Visitors can take their time examining the bronze panels closely to identify the individual scenes and characters depicted.
Each panel on the base features different animal characters that Krylov used as disguises for human flaws and behaviors. This blend of animals with moral lessons remains the core idea behind all of his stories.
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