Poltava Galushka Monument

Wooden tabletop covered Ukrainian embroidered towel, and her - a huge spoon and a plate of 12 dumplings - so looks Galushka popular monument, located in Poltava on Cathedral Square Ivanova on the mountain. The monument symbolizes abundance and prosperity Ukrainian family, along with the remaining symbol of the city and undeniable. 

The authors of this work became People's Artist of Ukraine Anatoliy Chornoschokov and sculptor Nicholas Tsys. At first sculpture placed at the Holy Dormition Cathedral, but soon moved to Ivanov mountain on the other side Synodical Square. 

The unveiling Poltava Galushka held April 1, 2006, the 197 th anniversary of the birth of Nikolai Gogol, who once praised this dish in the pages of his works. Today the monument is popular with tourists and Poltava. It often walk with their children to come photographed newlyweds. By the way, the monument of Poltava dumpling related and newborn tradition that allows married couples to determine who will head the family. This young couple gets a bowl of dumplings and each spouse tries first to hold the spoon. 

In addition, the monument Poltava Galushka year became the center of the popular festivals. Here is the traditional feast of dumplings, which anyone can try popular Ukrainian dishes, dance and theater to see Ukrainian. Moreover, if your name - Halushko - all partaking in the Poltava festival will be free for you. 

To get to the monument of Poltava Galushka very easily. It is located in the center of city on Cathedral Square Ivanova on the mountain. In Poltava drive from Kyiv by train, bus, departing from the main train station every hour. To get to the Synodical square should take the shuttle bus that runs towards the center.