Monument «Moidodyr»
Moidodyr is a character from the famous fairy tale written by Korney Chukovsky. The story is about a little boy who is too lazy to wash and a talking washbasin named Moidodyr who decides to teach him about the importance of hygiene. This story, first published in 1923, has become a beloved classic that continues to remind people of the importance of keeping clean. The story is based on a conflict between good and evil, with Moidodyr representing purity and order and the opposite forces representing dirt and disorder. The work has gained popularity not only as a literary work, but also as a multimedia event, with a short cartoon being released in 1927 that vividly depicts the lessons of hygiene. In 1939 and 1954, two different directors, including Ivan Ivanov-Vano, created their own versions of the animated film based on the fairy tale. These versions further increased the popularity of the story among Soviet children. In 2012, a monument dedicated to Moidodyr, the main character from the fairy tale, was erected in Sokolniki Park, Moscow. The bronze statue, weighing 800 kilograms, was created by the sculptor Marcel Koroberov. It differs from the original image of Moidodyr in the 1954 animated film, as it was inspired by the illustrations of Yuri Annenkov for the first edition of the book. The artist depicted Moidodyr with a mustache and long beard, which is different from the familiar image. However, in the bronze statue, the artist made the character’s face friendlier, while still retaining his recognizable features. The nose takes the form of a faucet, descending over the sink. His hands, reminiscent of towels, rest on a bedside table with curved legs. There is a plaque on the pedestal of the monument that reads: “The bathroom is the most important room in the house!” The unveiling of the monument took place on the occasion of the holiday “Moidodyr Day”, which was celebrated in Sokolniki. As part of this event, interactive play areas with contests and games were set up for children and adults. The festivities culminated with the official unveiling of the monument, accompanied by a performance by an orchestra. Guests were able to not only enjoy the cultural event but also immerse themselves in the atmosphere of joy and fun that is inherent in celebrations dedicated to children and literary characters.
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