Väinämöinen monument, Mythological monument in Mon Repos Park, Vyborg, Russia.
The concrete and artificial stone sculpture represents Väinämöinen playing the kantele instrument within the landscaped grounds of Mon Repos Park.
The monument, initially created in 1831, stands as a testament to the period when Vyborg maintained strong connections between Russian and Finnish cultures.
The monument depicts Väinämöinen, the central figure of Finnish mythology, known for his wisdom and musical abilities in the national epic Kalevala.
The monument holds federal cultural heritage status and remains accessible through marked pathways in Mon Repos Park at coordinates 60.73686, 28.7208402.
The sculpture combines Finnish mythological elements with Russian architectural traditions, reflecting the cultural fusion characteristic of the Vyborg region.
Location: Vyborg
Location: Mon Repos
Inception: 1831
Made from material: concrete, artificial stone
Part of: Mon Repos
GPS coordinates: 60.73686,28.72084
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:22
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