Sculpture Node Croton, Uzhgorod

In Kiev embankment in Uzhgorod, near the mini-monument Good Soldier Schweik is an unusual monument - metal railings promenade in a strong knot tied. Soon there will rise another in a series of mini-sculpture - a monument to men of Croton.

John Power - the strongest man on earth

In 1928, this native of Transcarpathia, whose real name is John Firtsak, was recognized as the strongest man in the world. It wrote a book about it and removed the famous film "John Power". Outstanding circus with this nickname has performed in 64 countries. Hands could hammer a nail into a tree and break chains, juggling heavy items, and on his chest smashed board using a hammer.

Unfortunately, in the Soviet era to achieve this athlete silent, but is trying to revive its glory even through mini-sculptures.

How to get to the site Croton in Uzhgorod

The knot is on the waterfront in Kiev Uzhgorod. If you stand back to the river Uh, we must turn to the right on the pedestrian bridge and a little pass.