The Bronze Horseman (Russian: Медный всадник, literally "copper horseman") is an equestrian statue of Peter the Great in the Senate Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was opened to the public on 7 (18) August 1782. Commissioned by Catherine the Great, it was created by the French sculptor Étienne Maurice Falconet.
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- A 19th-century legend states that while the Bronze Horseman stands in the middle of Saint Petersburg, enemy forces will not be able to conquer the city.
- According to a 19 th century legend, enemy forces will never take St. Petersburg while the "Bronze Horseman" stands in the middle of the city.
- The Bronze Horseman is a monument, which was established in honor of the first Russian Emperor Peter the Great, who founded the city.
- Furthermore, Lenfilm which is the city’s official studio uses the bronze horseman as its registered trademark.
- Many local myths and legends have arisen around the Bronze Horseman. One is probably served as the basis for Pushkin's work.
- This illustration evinces a dreamlike terror, in which the Bronze Horseman awakens and hunts down his enemy, with the full moon casting longs terrible shadows...
- It is often said that the crucible from which these tales stem is the folkloric figure of the Bronze Horseman.
- The Bronze Horseman – a monument to Peter I on Senate Square in St. Petersburg – is one of the main symbols of the city on the Neva.
- The Bronze Horseman is one of the most famous monuments in St. Petersburg. In fact, the monument is dedicated to Peter I. The name " The Bronze Horseman...
- Finally, according to a 19th century legend, Saint Petersburg would never be captured by enemies as long as the Bronze Horseman stood in the city.