Monument to S.D. Erze

The property of the entire Mordovian Territory is the Mordovian Republican Museum of Fine Arts named after S.D. Erzi. It's down the street. Communist, 61, and in front of the entrance to the museum, there is a monument to this great sculptor. The monument was opened on November 4, 1996, the day when the 120th anniversary of the birth of S. D. Erzy was celebrated.

The sculpture is installed on a granite, low pedestal. The sculptor himself is depicted in a sitting position, pensively looking to the side, crossing his arms.

Stepan Dmitrievich Erzya (Nefedov) is a brilliant sculptor who honed his skills outside his homeland, these were countries such as Italy, France and Argentina, in which he lived for 23 years. During this period, Erzya prefers wood as a material for use in his exquisite works.

The largest collection of works by S.D. Erzi, presented on 2000 square meters of museum space. This is perhaps the most complete collection of works of the sculptor, on the territory of the entire Mordovian Territory.