- Address: Montenegro, Podgorica, Bracana Bracanovića
- Height of the monument: 5 m
A talented actor, poet and composer Vladimir Vysotsky was known not only in the post-Soviet countries, but also far beyond their borders. In many places where he visited, his name was perpetuated in memorial plaques, in street names, etc. So, his monument is in a picturesque place of the Montenegrin city of Podgorica . Here Vladimir Semyonovich visited twice: in 1974 on the set of the Soviet-Yugoslavian film and the following year as part of the Taganka Theater tour.
What is interesting about the monument to Vysotsky in Podgorica?
Monument to Vysotsky in Montenegro was opened in 2004. It rises on the beautiful bank of the river Moraca . Nearby are two famous in the capital attractions: the bridges Millennium and Moscow . At the opening of the sculpture was attended by representatives of Moscow, the mayor of Podgorica and the son of actor Nikita. The monument to Vysotsky in Podgorica, as well as the Moscow Bridge, is considered a gift of Moscow to the friendly brotherly people of Montenegro .
The author of the monument is the sculptor Alexander Taratynov. A five-meter bronze sculpture depicts Vysotsky, clutching a guitar in his hand - a constant companion of his life. The figure of the poet is surrounded by a mirror pedestal resembling a screen. On both sides of it there is an inscription in two languages: Russian and Serbian. This is an excerpt from a famous poem dedicated to the poet of Montenegro. At the foot of the pedestal is a skull of bronze, reminding us of the magnificent performance by the actor of the role of Hamlet in the play of Shakespeare.
How to get to the monument to Vysotsky?
If you are going to the monument of Vysotsky right from Podgorica airport , then it is best to use the car. The distance of 10 km you will overcome in 13-14 minutes. After leaving the airport, follow towards Mojanovici. After 4 minutes. turn on the road E65 / E80 in the direction of 4. Jul. After another 7 minutes, on the circle, turn to the 2nd ramp at 4. Jul. After driving to the left of the Benzinska pumpa, in 3 minutes you will find yourself at the monument to Vysotsky.
From the railway station in Podgorica to the monument a distance of about 2 km. If desired, you can go and walk, heading towards Moraca. Crossing the river on one of the two bridges, you will be next to the monument to Vysotsky, where you can make a photo to commemorate your stay in Montenegro.