Fairy-tale characters in sculptures and inner courtyards of St. Petersburg
Heroes of fairy tales always evoke emotions, both for children and adults. We will bring fairytale heroes of St. Petersburg.
I am Aniky the brownie. Today I cannot leave the house, the hostess is sick, I need to look after the household, and therefore, I will introduce you to my friend. He is the guardian of the city-policeman. Did you not know that cities also have guardians? He is good at tell fairy tales. And today he will introduce you to his favorite characters.
Cat Scientist.
The cat sits in an ordinary courtyard of the sleeping area, “goes to the left, starts the song, tells tales to the right …” And now the cat is so enthusiastic that it allows you to rub glasses for good luck. One of the books of the cat says “Happiness is where you are.” This idea was embodied by the blacksmith Sergei Melnikov. We are old friends with the cat.
FIREBIRD
There is a sculpture of the Firebird in Kolomyagi with Ivanushka grabbing it by the tail. Catching luck by the tail, because the Firebird feeds on golden apples, and when pearls pour from its beak, and its feather brings good luck. Catching it is not easy and only possible. On a nearby boulder there is an inscription “If you go to the right, you will lose your horse. If you go to the left, you will lose yourself. If you go straight, you will find yourself in a fairy tale. ”The composition was created by Sergei Melnikov, a member of the Guild of Blacksmiths and Metal Artists of St. Petersburg.
TSAREVNA-SWAN
A wrought-iron princess with outstretched wings appeared on Marshal Novikov Street. She has a crown on her head, and if you rub it, the princess will help you find a soul mate. In the spring, flowers bloom around her.
BABA YAGA SUPPLY
A hut on chicken legs is located in the village of Ulyanovka, not far from the park of ancient animals and caves. It was built by a local resident, everything is as expected, only the hostess has gone away.
BURATINO AND HIS FRIENDS
The sculpture stands not far from metro “Primorskaya”, on the playground, and shows the moment when the key to Buratino was handed over. The characters are very bright and symbolic. It was this moment that became a turning point in the fate of friends. Here you can also find the rest of the characters of the fairy tale.
MASHA AND THE BEAR
Nothing remains of the original fairy tale, but this does not prevent us from enjoying their new adventures. They have fun not far from the Baltiyskaya metro station
I visit them often.
“THE WIZARD OF OZ”
All the heroes of this story settled on Pravdy street (as symbolically). A whole courtyard is dedicated to them, where you can fully immerse yourself in adventures. They have been living here since 2007, as part of a yard improvement program.
“PROSTOKVASHINO”
These heroes can also be found in the courtyards of St. Petersburg, but there is also a separate composition. The sculpture was opened in honor of the 290th anniversary of Kolpino. Now everyone can feel like D. Fyodor, sitting on a bench with friends.
UNCLE STEPA AND OTHER HEROES OF CARTOONS.
Uncle Styopa regulates traffic in the courtyard on Pravdy street. There is also a train from Romashkovo, which was always late because he could not pass without listening to the trills of a nightingale and not talking to a foal. Cheburashka and Crocodile Gena with Shapoklya. Here is the dog Gavryusha with a mailbox for letters of kindness.
“LAST YEAR’S SNOW FALLED”
The hero of the cartoon, who with such adventures went to the New Year for the Christmas tree, now serves in the Primorsky district since December 2011. Unlike the cartoon character, he is not plasticine, but metal. The sculpture is filled with various interesting details, including a horseshoe for belt, holding on to which you can gain good luck. It was forged by the same Sergei Melnikov, like the Goldfish.
GOLD FISH
She got entangled in a metal net on Repishcheva street. From her, in fact, began the epic of forged sculptures by S. Melnikov in the Primorsky district. He forged each of her scales separately. The locals called her Angelina. By associations with the cartoon “The Underwater Lads” and Angelina Jolie, voiced the beautiful fish.
YARD WITH DRAGON
There is a courtyard on Vasilievsky Island, where one of the local residents, who is a sculptor, created a three-headed cement dragon back in the 1980s. Time passed, the dragon took root and regularly did its job of protecting the courtyard residents. It even periodically changed color. And initially it had a hatch in the back where it was possible to hide. From the inhabitants received the name Vaska. Apparently, by the name of the island. He survived a lot of stories and vandalism, but survived, and continues to delight the inhabitants to this day. Probably, he is still waiting for a brave hero. , able to fight for the heart of a princess, although he is the kindest creature.
DRAGON
She lives in Kolomyagi, on Verbnaya street. You already know the author) Appeared in 2011 on September 1. With curled up cilia and an openwork egg in her hands. All scales are neatly “combed.” is silent.
“Cockroach”
A small staircase leads to the basement of one of the houses in Manezhny Lane. From the street it is fenced by this lattice. All the heroes fit here one after another, like in a fairy tale about an insidious insect, even mosquitoes, butterflies and a sparrow.
KI Chukovsky once lived in this very house, I personally checked it.
COACH
She is waiting for her … passengers or visitors on Borovaya street, near the hotel “Three six five”. This is a 17th century forged carriage in full size. Well, is it not from a fairy tale? It is a collective image and was created over 3 months from steel It was ordered by one of the owners of the hotel, who is tired of modern cars driving around the ancient monuments of architecture. The courtyard of the hotel also gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the old atmosphere, it is decorated with forged lanterns, a brick well, as well as balconies with wrought iron gratings objects.
GULLIVER
In 2007, a monument to the hero of history, Jonathan Swift, was erected in the courtyard of the St.
“THE LITTLE PRINCE”
Petersburg is known for its creative and creative atmosphere. The walls of one of the kindergartens in the Moskovsky district are decorated with a cheerful painting. The Planet of the Little Prince appeared there. Perhaps, it will help to preserve children’s spontaneity and faith in miracles. They still do not know how to evaluate people by their clothes and condition. And adults will remember that they too were once children.
“ANDERSENGRAD”
In the town of Sosnovy Bor, not far from St. Petersburg, there is a castle with streets and a fountain. Heroes of Andersen’s fairy tales live there. The steadfast tin soldier, the little mermaid, the house of Ole Lukkoye and others. You can walk along the streets, remembering their courageous stories, cafe “Snow White”. In the summer, on the open stage, show different performances.
CARLSON’S HOUSE
Now “A moderately well-fed man in his prime” can safely fly from Stockholm, he also has a house here. At 50 Fontanka Embankment, in the courtyard of the Karlsson Haus children’s theater. It is logical that this is where the spirit of a restless lover of buns reigns and jam, so if your clothes are missing from the line, or the buns are sucked in by the vacuum cleaner, you know whose hands it was.)
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