Isaac Babel monument, Bronze monument in Moldavanka District, Odesa, Ukraine
The bronze sculpture displays the writer seated on a bench, with his signature round glasses and a contemplative expression on his face.
The monument, created by sculptor Georgy Frangulyan and architect Mikhail Reva, was installed on September 4, 2011, near the writer's childhood neighborhood.
The monument represents Isaac Babel, who wrote detailed accounts of life in Odesa's Jewish quarter through his collection of short stories.
Visitors can locate the monument at coordinates 46°28'47.2"N 30°44'23.0"E, within walking distance from other cultural sites in central Odesa.
The sculpture incorporates elements from Babel's literary works, including references to his famous collection 'Odessa Stories' and 'Red Cavalry'.
Location: Odesa
Inception: September 4, 2011
Architects: Mikhail Reva
Creator: Georgy Frangulyan
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 46.47978,30.73972
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:01
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