The Thumbelian Fountain

The Thumovochka Fountain is part of an architectural ensemble centered on the square in front of the State Puppet Theatre “Shut”, built during the reconstruction of the Puppet Theatre building in the 1980s. The artistic image of the fountain was created by the sculptor I. Dikunov. He and his colleagues received a state award for the project. The elements of the fountain - fish, shells, algae. At the top of the fountain is a fabulous character - Thumbelina under an umbrella. Due to technical problems, the fountain did not work for long. In 1987-2007, the fountain was not working. 2007: 20 years later, thanks to financial assistance provided by Robin Sdobin and Fostar, and the funds of the puppet theater itself, the fountain was reconstructed. The engineering mechanism of the fountain was completely rebuilt, the appearance was preserved in its original form. Equipped with lighting of the fountain, lined the tiers with natural granite, restored the figurines of fish and shells, returned to its former place Thumbelina, which had been lying for 20 years in the dust in the pantry of the puppet theater. On July 18, 2007, the restored fountain was opened.