One of the most notable attractions of Gomel is the Gomel State Circus, built in 1972. Near the circus, on Sovetskaya street, 27 (52.434115, 31.009109) is a monument to the legendary Soviet clown Pencil (Mikhail Nikolayevich Rumyantsev). He performed in the circus even when the artists of Cirque du Soleil were not born yet!
The grand opening of the sculptural composition "Pencil" and his dog "Blot" took place in June 2006. The author of the sculpture is the Gomel sculptor Vyacheslav Dolgov. Sculptural composition is a clown in a hat, with a cane and a dog next to him, an Scotch terrier. When creating the sculpture, the real growth of clown was also preserved - 157 cm.
This sculpture is an excellent addition to the nearby circus. Nearby there are always many people who want to make a good photo for memory. Not only residents, but also his guests come to look at a monument. Passersby have a tradition - to make a wish and to rub a finger of the clown on good luck, then desire will surely be granted!
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