Monuments to animals are erected in many cities of Russia and the world. Some reflect the gratitude of people to other relatives on the planet, others recreate fairy-tale heroes, some are set as symbols of a city or a specific place. But all of them, of course, attract the attention of people.
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One of the most famous and moving monuments is installed in Togliatti. The monument of devotion is dedicated to the dog, which for several years in one place was waiting for its owners. According to city history, the owners of the dog crashed in a car accident, and he patiently waited for their return at the same place, not agreeing to attempts to take him from the street. After the death of the dog, the public of the city proposed to erect a monument to the dog, which became the symbol of the city.
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Another statue, which is a symbol of the city, stands in Yaroslavl. The monument to the bear, which is also considered a symbol of the country, was erected in the historical center of the city. Interestingly, the bear sometimes "comes to life" and growls atrociously, which frightens or delights the townspeople.
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In Monchegorsk, a graceful and noble symbol of the city, the moose, is also established. There are monuments to moose in many cities of Russia: Izhevsk, Kashin, Vyborg, Moscow and other cities. Apparently, the whole thing is the beauty and grace of the animal.
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In St. Petersburg, a city rich in sculpture, a monument to Pavlov’s dog was erected. These animals were sacrificed to science, and it was Academician I.P. Pavlov at the end of his life insisted on the creation of this monument. In addition to these "scientific" dogs in St. Petersburg, there are monuments to other representatives of the canine: dachshund, bulldog, mongrel, Mu-mu, etc.
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An interesting monument to the hippopotamus by Z. Tsereteli was erected in Volgograd. He made happy all the kids in this city, since a cute statue, just a meter high, is located near the Hippo Center.
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Of the fictional characters, a sculpture in Tomsk with the name "I'll Sing Right Now" attracts attention. It is also called the monument of happiness, because it depicts a contented wolf from the animated film "Once upon a time there was a dog."
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The famous "Kitten from Lizyukova Street" is installed in Voronezh. The city is generally rich in sculptures of fairy-tale characters (Donkey Eeyore, White Bim Black Ear), and monuments to ordinary animals (horse, pig).
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The most popular heroes of I.A. Krylova in his fables were animals. He also erected many monuments in Russia. At the Patriarch's Ponds in Moscow, a whole series of works dedicated to the heroes of fables and the fabulist himself was established. There are also statues dedicated to the heroes of fables in St. Petersburg, in Slyudyanka (Irkutsk region), in Sochi and other cities.
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Another popular fairy-tale characters are animals from the "Bremen Town Musicians". In Russia, unusual statues are also erected for these heroes. For example, a similar sculpture is installed in Lipetsk. There is also an interesting composition dedicated to them in Sochi.
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One of the smallest monuments is located in St. Petersburg. The small "Chizhik-Pyzhik" is installed on the Fontanka and attracts tourists from all over the world to make a wish and toss a coin on a pedestal.
