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- Nick V24 contributionsIf you are a fan of old Russian movies, or simply watched the old Soviet film "Afonya", then this small monument might be of interest to you. Located in the alleys behind the Alyosha Popovich Dvor hotel (near the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery) right by the Afonya cafe, it's a dedication to the two beloved characters from the Russian film with the same name. As the story has it – the film tells us about plumber Afanasiy Boschyov, and even though it's never stated in the movie, it is known, that many places in Yaroslavl were filmed for "Afonya" in 1974.Written 31 October 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KatherineSolovievMoscow, Russia135 contributionsDo not come to this bear expecting a spectacle.
But do come for a masterclass in Russian kitsch - the anticipation of the roar, the roar itself, the ad that follows the roar - it is breathtakingly silly.
We have enjoyed the awkwardness of the whole experience tremendously!Written 25 March 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - C BEurope71 contributionsThis is a signpost that gives the distance to all the different cities of the Golden Ring. It also shows them in a ring, but they are not arranged geographically.Written 4 June 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- retireeVancouverVancouver, Canada1,836 contributionsIn 2010, 1000 years after Yaroslavl was founded, this monument was erected in Yaroslavl's Millennium/Strelka Park/Park of Fountains. The slender brown granite monument was topped with a golden double eagle, a symbol for the Russian Empire. Around the base, 3 bronze sculptures of a knight/warrior, a priest, and a common man of Yaroslavl were evenly spaced. The 4th sculpture of Yaroslavl the Wise was larger than the other 3 and was placed right in front. Underneath these sculptures was a band of bas relief illustrating the major events in Yaroslavl's history. Yaroslavl's coat of arms and the dates 1000-2010 were also inscribed there. The composition was very pleasing with good proportions.
Behind the slender monument, placed at the tip of the peninsula park, I could see the many green domes of the Church of St. John. That view was the closest I got to that church. In front of the millennium monument was a large public park with 3 large fountains (not turned on), walkways, and beds planted with flowers and shrubs. To emphasize the celebration of 1000 years, the park also had an attractive large rectangular floral bed with Yaroslavl's bear, its coat of arms, at the park's entrance.
We looked down into this park from the treed embankment promenade by the Assumption Church. I applaud those responsible for remembering Yaroslavl's founding date with this permanent monument and its prominent placement in this waterside park. This visit was a short photo stop.Written 18 July 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Takarasina2,101 contributionsI was in Yaroslavl' maybe fifty times, this time around we visited it together with my wife in December but I'd never felt like taking a picture of this Medieval Russian prince. Whenever I look at it it seems to me kinda iconic, soulless. Trolleybus wires completely spoil the impression plus it stands on sort of an island surrounded by roaring and honking vehicles to such an extent that it's just mortal to approach it.
Prince Yaroslav the Wise aka Yaroslav Moodry (not Mudry!), founder of this city, was half Swedish, by the way. His second wife was Swedish as well - she was born in Swedish Sigtuna, was a daughter of king Olof Skötkonung of Sweden and her name was Ingegerd Olofsdotter. She became grandmother of one of greatest Russian princes Vladimir II Monomakh.
As to me, I'd move this monument to a quieter place - either to a square in front of the world-famous Church of Ilya the Prophet (first church with such a name was founded by him, by the way) or maybe instead of a huge black idol of Vladimir Lenin (afro-communist?) who's done absolutely nothing for the city and has never even visited it.Written 1 December 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - retireeVancouverVancouver, Canada1,836 contributionsWe came upon this cute bronze bear statue resting on a bench as we walked along the pedestrianized mall in central Yaroslavl. Tall leafy trees provided shade not only for this resting bear but also for shoppers and diners at the patio cafes. For us, this bear was a marker to help find the excellent souvenir shop opposite it. For others, the bear is a great photo opportunity. From the worn off bronze finish on the bear's haunches, it was evident people liked to sit on the bear's lap, probably for a quick picture. His shiny nose was another spot people liked to rub. The bear holds a staff in one paw and an apple in another - not really a voracious looking bear. The bear made me smile because it was so unexpected in that situation. Yaroslavl takes every opportunity to remind people of its historic past and this bear is another reminder of the symbol of this city.Written 19 July 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Carmel M1 contributionThose familiar with Rublev's icon in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, one of the most famous icons in the world, will immediately recognize this magnificent sculpture, which converts the icon into three dimensions. The icon is based on the hospitality of Abraham to three angels, though there is a view that these anticipate the three persons of the Trinity, the Christian understanding of God. A must-see if you have the chance to visit Yaroslavl.Written 16 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Takarasina2,101 contributionsMe, my wife, our daughter and our four-year-old granddaughter dawdled along the beautiful Yaroslavl' embankment in early September and faced that monument depicting Nikolai Nekrasov in full height.
He wasn't born here and never lived in Yaroslavl' but owned a formidable land plot not far from it, rented it out to peasants and then wrote beautiful verses and poems about their arduous lives.
Hard to miss when walking in the downtown.Written 30 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Takarasina2,101 contributionsPavel Demidov was a wealthy merchant, rather controversial a personality but loving his city and doing much good for it. Upon his death local authorities asked the emperor to allow them to erect a memorial to him resembling the famous Alexander column in St Petersburg. The emperor was kind enough to agree and seven years later the monument was inaugurated. It lived its peaceful life for more than a century but then communists seized power and unleashed their war on "tzarist past". Unfortunately, there was not a single monument to a tzar in Yaroslavl' so those obscurantists attacked the Demidov column because it was crowned with a double-headed eagle, a symbol of the Russian empire. It took them thirteen years to finish their job. In 1931, when communist industrialization started the country badly needed copper and those fighters for better future of mankind decided that that copper column would be a great contribution to Soviet might. It appeared though that the thing was hollow and filled with trivial sand. Hapless industrializers still gave their precious present to the motherland and that was the end of it.
Thanks God, those thugs got bankrupt in 1991 and residents of Yaroslavl' restored it in 2005. A new version, however, has a double-headed eagle looking in the opposite direction, at the beautiful church of Ilya the Prophet (see my corrsponding review) but who cares?Written 1 August 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Alexandra_CherkasovaWashington DC, DC72 contributionsThis same monument appeared all over Russia a while ago, and the general impression is that someone just copy-pasted it. One should read their actual story to truly appreciate the irony of selecting this couple as a symbol of family and love.Written 24 April 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Yaroslavl
- These places are best for monuments & statues in Yaroslavl:
- Monument to Bear
- Monument to Afonya And Plasterer Kolya
- Kilometre Zero of Golden Ring
- Cat Sculpture
- Monument 1000 Years of Yaroslavl
- These are the best places for kid-friendly monuments & statues in Yaroslavl:
- Monument to Bear
- Cat Sculpture
- Kilometre Zero of Golden Ring
- Monument 1000 Years of Yaroslavl
- Monument to Copeck of 1612
- These are the best places for groups seeking monuments & statues in Yaroslavl:
- Monument to Bear
- Cat Sculpture
- Kilometre Zero of Golden Ring
- Monument 1000 Years of Yaroslavl
- Monument to Copeck of 1612
- These are the best places for budget-friendly monuments & statues in Yaroslavl:
- Monument to Afonya And Plasterer Kolya
- Monument to Bear
- Cat Sculpture
- Kilometre Zero of Golden Ring
- Monument 1000 Years of Yaroslavl