Chizhik-Pyzhik

in travel •  6 years ago 


It turns out that not all the monuments have to be large-sized lho! The statue of the Fontanka River in St. Petersburg has a height of 11 cm and a weight of 5 pounds. Its shape resembles a tiny bird, is made of golden metal.

The statue has been stolen several times but always managed to return to the place of beginning. Chizhik-Pyzhik ' naming ' given at the end of the year 1830. Nowadays it Prince Peter of Oldenburg founded the Imperial School of Jurisprudence, where each of his students wear uniforms is yellow-green plumage resembles Chizh.

Though small, this statue is sacred based on the legend that developed in the community. Reportedly, managed to flip a coin until about sculpture can make your wish come true. This kind of myth you believe not?

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