Sculpture of Anton Chekhov in Tomsk, Bronze monument in Tomsk, Russia
The two-meter tall statue depicts Anton Chekhov wearing a coat, glasses, and oversized bare feet while holding an umbrella behind his back.
The sculpture was installed on August 20, 2004, marking the 400th anniversary of Tomsk, funded by public donations and created by sculptor Leonty Usov.
The statue represents a humorous response to Chekhov's negative comments about Tomsk from his 1890 visit, shown through its caricatured appearance.
Located on the Tom River embankment near Lenin Square, the monument serves as a meeting point and photography location for visitors.
Students regularly polish the statue's nose before exams, creating a shiny patch on the bronze surface, following a local tradition for academic success.
Location: Tomsk
GPS coordinates: 56.48553,84.94506
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:06
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