When walking along the Fontanka Embankment keep your eyes peeled for Statue of Chizhik-Pyzhik and don't miss the chance to hit a streak of good luck. Standing only 11 cm (4.3 in) tall, the statue of a siskin bird on the ledge of the embankment is one of the smallest in the city. The bird sits across from the building of the former Imperial School of Jurisprudence, whose students wore yellow-and-green uniforms resembling the feathers of a siskin, or "chizhik" in Russian. The students' boisterous behavior around neighborhood pubs served as the inspiration for the popular Chizhik-Pyzhik nursery rhyme about a drunken student. Bring small change when you visit the statue, because the tradition says that good luck will follow everyone who lands a coin on it from the top of the embankment. Statue of Chizhik-Pyzhik is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our custom trip planner, St. Petersburg Edition.
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Один из забавных памятников Санкт-Петербурга. Конечно, его нельзя сравнить с такими, как Исакиевский собор и Эрмитаж. Но посетить стоит. Потому что - это символ студенческой (и молодежной вообще) жизн... more »
One of the amusing monuments of St Petersburg. Of course, it cannot be compared with such as St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Hermitage. But it is worth a visit. Because it is a symbol of the student (and youth themes) lives in St. Petersburg. Located in a very interesting place on the Fontanka among coolest sights: summer garden, Mikhailovsky Castle, etc.View original -
К сожалению нельзя поставить время раньше, нежели апрель 2017. Мы были несколько раньше. Дочка была на соревнованиях в Петербурге и мы не могли не совершить хотя бы обзорную экскурсию по городу. В том... more »
Unfortunately, you cannot put a time earlier than April 2017. We were somewhat earlier. My daughter was in competition in St. Petersburg and we could not commit at least a sightseeing tour of the city. Including throwing coins into the Pyzhika learned Chizhika his funny story. Attempted happiness. Coin threw on his "nest." Daughter to competitions is very lucky. Will pass by Chizhika-stock up on little things. If you have correctly throw a coin chizhik-you'll be lucky.View original -
Ну вот я воочию и увидел этого знаменитого "Чижика-Пыжика"!!! Фигурка не большого размера у моста имеет необыкновенную славу благодаря всеми любимой песенки ))) more »
Well I personally saw this famous "Chizhika-Pyzhika"! Figure not large bridge has the unusual glory thanks to all your favorite songs)))View original
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