Vertynskyi Monument "Pierrot"

The bronze monument to Oleksandr Vertynskyi appeared on Andriivskyi Uzviz in 2019. Its unveiling was timed to the 130th anniversary of the actor’s birth. The outstanding poet and chansonnier actor is depicted as Pierrot, in the form of a character better known to many of his admirers. The sculptor is Borys Dovhan. The monument is 3.6 m high.

Vertynskyi was born and began his creative career in Kyiv. However, in 1920 he emigrated and visited many countries around the world, performing his shows. In 1943 he managed to return to Moscow, where his grave is now located.

Interesting facts:

• The monument bears the author’s lines: «Kyiv — tender homeland, that sounded to me in a dream, my rebellious youth, at last you have returned to me!»
• Vertynskyi’s concert performances were so popular that he had to perform 100-150 times a year.
• The initiator of the monument’s creation was collector Oleksandr Brei.