The Twelve Chairs monument in Odesa

The Twelve Chairs monument features bronze figures representing characters from the novel, situated in the central area of Derybasivska Street in Odesa.

Mikhail Reva created this bronze sculpture in 1999 to commemorate the literary work of authors Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov from 1928.

The monument represents the characters from The Twelve Chairs novel, which became a fundamental piece of Soviet literature through its satirical narrative.

Located in the City Garden along Derybasivska Street, the monument stands as a central point for meeting and photographs throughout the day.

The sculpture captures the moment when the characters search for hidden jewels, demonstrating the novel's central plot through physical artistry.

Location: Odesa

Inception: April 1, 1999

Creator: Mikhail Reva

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 46.48458,30.73347

Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:28