Sculpture Soldier Schweik, Uzhgorod

Stair Kyiv embankment in Uzhgorod decorates a miniature sculpture of the Good Soldier Schweik - Jaroslav Hasek`s famous character. The sculpture "vsadovyly" the historical - even wartime - a piece handrail, which is even traces of bullets.

Schweik sculptures stories

This monument is one of a series of mini-sculptures "on rails" authorship sculptor Michael Block, located in the city. Sponsored its creation known social activist and restaurateur Paul Chuchka. Established in 2012, the sculpture is one of the most popular sites as Uzhgorod, which attract tourists.

In the hands holding Svejk dumplings - a traditional Czech meal dough, which Hasek has devoted a whole page of his work. In addition, the Czech military slang for "dumplings" meant "fool", "sad sack", "boob".

Interestingly, some time ago nearly stole the sculpture, but local activists timely notice that Svejk swinging firmly pryvaryly it to the railings.

Character History

Good Soldier Schweik - a satirical character, fictional Czech writer Jaroslav Hasek. The protagonist of the novel "The Good Soldier Švejk" story "Good Soldier Schweik in captivity" and a collection of short stories "honest Amazing Adventures Soldier Schweik." Many accidents have Schweik autobiographical character.

How to get to the sculpture Schweik in Uzhgorod

The sculpture is located at the Kiev waterfront, not far from the pedestrian bridge. If you stand back to the river, you have to turn right on the bridge.