Peter & Gavrik sculpture, Bronze monument in Vera Kholodnaya Square, Odesa, Ukraine.
The Peter and Gavrik monument depicts two bronze figures seated on a bench speaking to each other in a natural, relaxed pose. The composition captures a quiet moment of conversation between two young people on an Odesa street.
Created in 1988 by sculptor Nikolai Stepanov, the work brings literary characters to life based on a novel set in early 20th century Odesa. The monument connects the city's literary past with its modern form.
The sculpture shows two boys in a relaxed pose talking to each other, reflecting how young people spend time together in Odesa. Visitors often touch and photograph the figures, showing how meaningful this representation of friendship remains to local people today.
The monument sits on Vera Kholodnaya Square near the Russian Drama Theatre and is easy to reach on foot from Transfiguration Street. The location is open and accessible at any time throughout the day.
The sculptor modeled the figures' faces after his own sons and neighborhood children to make the characters feel authentic. This personal choice gives the work a direct connection to the local community.
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