In the heart of the Siberian city of Perm there is a monument with the name “The Legend of the Perm Bear”. Why does the sculpture have such a strange name and who had the idea to make such an original monument?
Misconceptions and facts
It's no secret that simple foreigncitizens know very little about Russia. Basically, their knowledge is limited to such words as grandmother, balalaika, vodka, Putin. And they are sure that all Russians walk in hats with earflaps, quilted jackets and at the same time loudly swear.
All the lucky ones who could visita great power, it was possible to find out the real life of the Russian people, but in public understanding the myth took root a long time and for a long time. The same Americans are sure that bears roam calmly through the streets of Russian cities.
The first version of the "Legends of the Perm Bear"
This is the mistake that led the sculptorVladimir Pavlenko to make a monument to the symbol of Russia. It is noteworthy that the owner of the Siberian taiga is depicted on the emblem of the city. According to Catherine II, the majestic beast best characterized the inhabitants of the city of Perm.
"The Legend of the Perm Bear" turned out greatsculpture of solid stone. Mikhail Potapych weighed 2.5 tons and looked very solid, as befits such a majestic animal. In September 2006, the official opening of the monument. It was located on Lenin Street, near the Perm Regional Philharmonic. Citizens were filled with the warmest feelings for the bear and even brought him sweet treats. Almost every native and guest of the city wanted to be photographed with the “Legend of the Perm Bear”.
Moving in
In October 2008, the monument was removed, and in Junethe townspeople saw their pet elsewhere. "The Legend of the Perm Bear" was established opposite the Central Department Store. The new bear was cast in bronze and became more realistic than its predecessor. Pose walking bear decided to save. The people immediately believe that if you rub the nose of a bear, the desire will certainly come true. In a short time, the dreamers polished the taiga master not only the nose, but also the ears.
The previous monument was on the ground.A new bear proudly stands on a concrete pedestal, raising its left paw. This position implies that the economy of Perm is developing dynamically. Bear in a short time has become a symbol of the city and the most popular destination among tourists. Brown handsome brings good luck to everyone who strokes his magnificent body. To shake a paw to a bronze beast every day comes not less than 500 people.
