Isn’t it charming? Here stands the statue of the Frog Princess. This statue is located at \u041b\u044f\u0433\u0443\u0448\u043a\u0430 on the Neglinnaya River. It sits between Alexander Garden and Manege Square in Moscow.
This statue depicts a scene from the beloved fairy tale “The Frog Prince”. The story tells of a prince who must marry a frog. The frog is actually a princess under a spell.
This particular statue of \u041b\u044f\u0433\u0443\u0448\u043a\u0430 was created by Zurab Tsereteli. He is a renowned Georgian-Russian painter sculptor and architect. Tsereteli is known for his large-scale monuments. Some of his works have stirred controversy. Since 1997 Tsereteli has been the President of the Russian Academy of Arts.
The statue was installed in 1997. It became part of the decoration of Manezhnaya Square. The area features an imitation of the Neglinnaya River. Historically the river flowed here. It was piped underground in the 19th century.
Tsereteli populated the river banks with characters from Russian fairy tales. The Frog Princess and Ivan Tsarevich are among them. This \u041b\u044f\u0433\u0443\u0448\u043a\u0430 adds a touch of magic to the city.
Other cities also have Frog Princess monuments. You can find them in Dmitrov Svetlogorsk Kaliningrad Kiev Abakan Astrakhan Rostov Kogalym Boston New York and Vienna. Each statue offers a unique interpretation of the fairy tale.
In Svetlogorsk the Frog Princess is shown mid-transformation. She is turning from a frog into a girl. One can see extraterrestrial features in this depiction. Locals believe wishes come true if you touch the Svetlogorsk Frog Princess after touching your lips.
Dmitrov claims to be the birthplace of the Frog Princess. Yuri Dolgoruky founded the city in 1154. He built a fortress in the marshes believing they were better than walls. Dmitrov earned the nickname “frog kingdom”. In 2003 the city installed the “Expectation” fountain with four Frog Princesses.
The statue of \u041b\u044f\u0433\u0443\u0448\u043a\u0430 in Moscow reminds us of the magic in stories. It connects us to a rich cultural heritage. It sparks imagination in all who see it. The tale of the Frog Princess continues to enchant. It is immortalized in art around the world.