Кот учёный, Bronze sculpture near House of Scientists in Obninsk, Russia
The cast bronze statue depicts a studious cat wearing academic attire while resting on a stack of books near a century-old oak tree.
The sculpture was officially unveiled on November 1, 2013, following a design competition where local residents participated in selecting the final concept through online voting.
The statue references the learned cat from Alexander Pushkin's poem Ruslan and Ludmila, connecting the academic nature of Obninsk with Russian literary traditions.
Located near the House of Scientists, the 300-kilogram bronze figure serves as a gathering point for educational events and reading festivals throughout the year.
The initial plan to mount the cat directly on the oak tree was modified to protect the ancient tree, resulting in the current ground-level placement.
Location: Obninsk
Inception: November 1, 2013
GPS coordinates: 55.11045,36.58757
Latest update: August 8, 2025 19:29
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