The monument to Charlie Chaplin
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In the city of Barnaul is a huge number of interesting sites that are devoted to various historical events and famous people. However, the most touching and unusual monument of the city can be called a monument to the famous actor - Charlie Chaplin. The monument is located nearby the station in Victory Square for a memorial. Earlier this place was a fountain. On the right side of the monument is situated entertainment complex "Mir".

Monument dedicated to the American film star, writer, composer, director and universal master of cinema - Charlie Chaplin, was established August 30, 2007. The initiator of the monument was made by the owner of the nearby leisure club, bearing the name of the actor. The author of this work was the architect Edward Dobrowolski, depicting a scene from the famous movie called "Circus" in 1928.
  The composition consists of three figures: Charlie Chaplin, fleeing from the evil police officer who holds the baton in his hand, and the lady standing next to the old regime appearance, which imperiously raised his hand and takes the whole picture in the camera.

According to the story, the main character, Charlie Chaplin appeared in a circus troupe accident and not to become a star. Just running away from the bad cop, he happened to be in the circus ring, having made such a sensation that the director of the circus had no choice but to offer Chaplin act in circuses.

Monument fond of not only local residents, but also visitors to the city, and especially children. This composition makes involuntarily funny smile and immediately adjusts to the good mood. Monument to the famous comedian Charlie Chaplin in Barnaul is unique not only in the city but in the whole of Siberia.

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