Gotsman Monument, Bronze monument in historical city centre, Odesa, Ukraine.
The Gotsman Monument is a bronze sculpture of a man sitting on steps while feeding pigeons, surrounded by several bronze birds. It stands near the police department in central Odesa and serves as a focal point for pedestrians passing through the area.
The monument commemorates a police officer from Odesa whose story held significance in the city's post-war period. It was erected as a tribute to those who maintained order and civility during that difficult era.
The sculpture depicts a man feeding pigeons, reflecting the kindness and humanity valued in the city's everyday life. It has become a symbol of how ordinary people maintained their values during hard times.
The monument is located near the police headquarters and is easily accessible on foot. It sits in an active neighborhood with good pedestrian access and is simple to find.
The bronze pigeons from this sculpture have been stolen repeatedly despite it standing directly beside the police headquarters. This reflects the ongoing tension between the monument's symbolic message and the street's harsher reality.
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