Sherlock Holmes Monument in Moscow

[Allegra]

BBC NEWS | Europe | Moscow honours legendary Holmes

"A monument to the fictional British detective Sherlock Holmes has been unveiled in Moscow.

The statue, near the British embassy, shows a pensive Holmes standing, pipe in hand, with his companion, Dr Watson. Translations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories flourished in the former Soviet Union, and were made into a television series. "

[Talysia]

It's good to know that such a famous fictional detective is still being honoured in other places than Britain.

[Curt Chiarelli]

Yes, a lovely touch to see two beloved literary characters like Holmes and Watson having a monument dedicated to them . . . . even if I'm not especially keen on the sculpting.

[Allegra]

Good to see you, Curt! How was the time/space traveling? Well I don't like the sculpting either, don't they look like two old Red Army soldiers?

[Curt Chiarelli]

Originally Posted by Allegra

Good to see you, Curt! How was the time/space traveling? Well I don't like the sculpting either, don't they look like two old Red Army soldiers?

Thanks Lily! My voyage was exhausting, yet it held its own special rewards: the scenery was truly stunning!

LOL! Perhaps the government recycled two old statues of Lenin and Stalin and welded new heads on them (Uncle Joe was a pipe smoker after all)!

[mosaix]

Originally Posted by Talysia

It's good to know that such a famous fictional detective is still being honoured in other places than Britain.

They seem to have that endearing quality that appeals to practically everyone.

Anyone got any suggestions as to why this should be?

[Talysia]

I was wondering if it was because of the nature of the stories - the villains are always caught and brought to justice (more often than not), as opposed to the not so clear cut boundaries between detective and criminal in modern dramas.