Russia 2019 (32) YAROSLAVL - Art Scene

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In Yaroslavl, beautiful architecture, art, and artistic gardens abounded. The sunny-shiny day enhanced the charm experienced here. And everything was spotless! (Little graffiti or litter and no homeless anywhere in Russia that we noticed.)

A local government building faces a large Soviet-style square. They were readying for the birthday celebration.

On the other hand, apartments and most other buildings looked like this. More gingerbread, more flourish, more color, more quaint.

Lots of public sculpture. Here's a whimsical sitting statue of Don Quixote. He is about to blow the poof from the top of a dandelion as he enjoys a lovely afternoon in the park. Wish we would have had time to sit with him and enjoy the sun and scenery.

This was a memorial to World War II, known as the Great Patriotic War in Russia. On one side is a sculpted soldier and the other is a civilian woman with an eternal flame between. The Church of Elijah is in the background.

In 1995, in the original location of the altar of the Dormition Cathedral, this sculpture was unveiled and dedicated to the Holy Trinity. It represents three angels and is similar to the famous Trinity Icon by Andrey Reblev, a rare exception of no religious sculptures. The church was later re-constructed in place and the sculpture was moved to just outside the new Dormition Cathedral.

Some beautiful tile work. Lots of color throughout the town to stave off the 50 shades of grey of winter in Russia.

A sculpture on the embankment overlooking the Volga. Off to the right is the "1009" amusement garden park.

A gazebo on top of the embankment. We understand lots of wedding photos are taken here. Again, the Volga flows off to the side.

These gargoyles guard property behind the high brick wall.

Not sure what this clever billboard was all about! It was interesting and I liked it, but it didn't seem to fit the ambiance of the city. A bit too modern...and sexy.

Even window curtains were beautiful and artistic.

And then there was the ever present monument to Vladimir Lenin. Seems the population has a love/hate relationship with him. We have heard both good and bad points of view, but the Russians are not quite ready to give up his statues.