Monument to A. S. Pushkin

The monument to Alexander Pushkin was erected in June 1957 on the Arts Square near the building of the State Russian Museum in Leningrad. The monument was made by sculptor M. K. Anikushin on the project of architect V. A. Petrov. Its grand opening took place on the day of celebration of the 250th anniversary of the city. The monument was cast in bronze at the Monumentskulptura plant, its height is about 5 meters, and together with the pedestal - almost 8 meters. The base of the pedestal is made of wrought-iron granite, and it itself is cut from red granite, which was mined in Kar-Lakhti near Leningrad.

The figure of the great poet rises above the ground thanks to its massive pedestal, and perfectly fits into the ensemble of the square, which was designed by architect Carl Rossi in the classicist style. The image of Pushkin created by Anikushin is romantic and sublime - the poet's face illuminated creative inspiration, and the figure of the master of the pen is distinguished by the clarity and plasticity of the silhouette. Pushkin was depicted striving forward, a sense of impetuousness with his right hand pointed back. Nowadays, the monument attracts many guests and residents of St. Petersburg who wish to enjoy the monument firsthand.