The Twelve Chairs is a 1971 Soviet comedy film directed by Leonid Gaidai. It is an adaptation of Ilf and Petrov's 1928 novel The Twelve Chairs. Do you remember the famous phrase of Ilf and Petrov from the satirical novel “12 Chairs”: “Is it possible - chairs in the morning, and money in the evening? - Yes! But money - go ahead! ".
Timeless humor and phrases that have long become winged, prompted the sculptor Mikhail Revu to immortalize the memory of these wonderful Soviet humorist writers. It is quite natural that such a monument appeared in Odesa because is a city of humor.
What is the history of the monument?
A monument to Ilf and Petrov "12th chair" was erected in Odesa on April 1, 1999. And it is located in the heart of the city. The place is very popular, and the monument itself is remarkable. This is an exact bronze copy of such a desirable chair for Ostap Bender.
On a round plinth made of paving bricks, there is a 2-step granite pedestal, on which, in turn, a life-sized chair rises.
On the back of the chair that holds the treasures, you can read the well-known quotes from the novel: "The ice has broken, gentlemen of the jury!" other. Tourists and not only very much love to sit on it and take a couple of pictures as a keepsake.
Why is the monument located in Odesa?
The monument to the 12th chair in Odesa is a kind of tribute to the writers Ilf and Petrov. Following the opening of the monument, a whole wave of the unveiling of monuments dedicated to the work of these writers swept across many post-Soviet countries.
Let me remind you that both writers were born in Odesa and are personal heroes and respected people for the city residents! It is for this reason that such a monument could not but appear in Odesa.
Where can you see the monument?
The sculpture is located in Odesa, on Deribasovskaya Street.
The exact GPS coordinates are 46.484701, 30.733858
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