Monument Skovoroda Kyiv

Near Kyiv-Mohyla Academy March 1, 1977 there is another cult monument for Ukrainians - Gregory pan.

The place was not chosen by chance. In life Pans Mohyla Academy has played an important role. Here he studied, and then devoted his talent and intelligence work within the walls of the institution. It was through his work in Ukraine has formed pedagogical elite.

When work on the project was completed, the author of the sculpture Ivan Kavaleridze 90 years. Talented sculptor put into a monument soul and deep meaning. Initially, Pan was to appear before us barefoot with Bible in hand and pectoral cross. But the harsh criticism of the atheistic Soviet censorship has made the amendments. Now Gregory pan is facing the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy booted in Postol. Bible was replaced with a bag, and got rid of the cross at all. But all this does not deprive the sculpture of the idea of the eternal traveler who is looking for the hidden knowledge of the Universe and honors what is.

For students, this place has become one of the favorite. People come here to have fun time together, discuss the news, to prepare for the session. But most importantly - the students come to the monument for good luck. There is a legend that the shoes Pans has magical powers, which helps students in exams. If you find yourself in Kiev in late June, it will witness the transformation of pan graduates.