Bust of Pushkin, Dnipro

The bust of Alexander Pushkin was a bronze sculpture located on Lesi Ukrainky Avenue in Dnipro, featuring carefully rendered details of the poet's face and expression. It occupied a prominent spot near residential buildings along a busy urban street.

The monument was unveiled during a public ceremony on 14 October 1901 and shaped the city's landscape for more than 120 years. In December 2022, the bust was removed from the public space as part of broader changes in Ukraine's cultural policy.

The bust represented connections between Ukrainian and Russian literary traditions until changing perspectives led to its removal during the derussification movement.

The monument was situated at an intersection on Lesi Ukrainky Avenue and could be reached from various directions by public transport or on foot. The location was easy to access from the city center and nearby residential areas.

The removal of this monument marked a significant shift in Ukraine's cultural landscape, reflecting broader changes in the country's relationship with Russian cultural symbols.

Location: Dnipro

Inception: October 14, 1901

GPS coordinates: 48.46840,35.01562

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:42