Monument to Grigory Skovoroda

The monument in honor of the famous Ukrainian educator and philosopher is located on Kontraktova Square near the Kiev-Mohyla Academy. Grigory Skovoroda is a kind of symbol of the Academy, where he received education and taught.

The discovery of the sculpture by Ivan Kavaleridze occurred in early March 1977. Initially, it was planned that the great philosopher would be without shoes, with a cross around his neck and a Bible in his hands, but the party authorities made their own adjustments. As a result, the pan is depicted in posters, and holds a bag in his hands.

Students honor their patron. On Academy Day, they wash and put the monument in order. There is a tradition on the day of graduation to put on the head of the pan black cap of graduates.