Glade of Fairy Tales by Pavel Bezrukov

Thirty-three wooden sculptures of fairytale characters. Crimean park Glade of Fairy Tales by Pavel Bezrukov, Russia

Glade of Fairy Tales by Pavel Bezrukov
On the southern coast of Crimea, near Yalta, Russia, at the foot of the rock Stavri-Kai there is a famous “Glade of Fairy Tales”. It is one of the most popular attractions of Crimea. The author of this park is a wood-carver, folk craftsman, a talented person, Russian artist and sculptor Pavel Pavlovich Bezrukov. He was born in 1890 in Eisk, Russia. According to those who knew him, from a young age he loved the poetry of Alexander Pushkin and remained true to this love to the end of his days. Meanwhile, he even called his daughters by “Pushkin’s” name – Tatyana and Olga. “In my case – said Pavel Pavlovich, – the artist was nature itself, I just had to tweak it to highlight in one or the other way …” The park has become a kind of museum of floral sculptures in the open.

Field of Fairy Tales by sculptor Pavel Bezrukov, Crimea, Russia

Tourists enjoying the sculptural park of Fairy Tales. Work by sculptor Pavel Bezrukov, Crimea, Russia

Gradually, the popularity of the “field” grew. Sculptural works have come from Simferopol, Kiev, Zhitomir, Moscow and Pervouralsk. In creating the exhibition, “Glade of Fairy Tales” took an active part Yalta artists. Currently, the “Glade of Fairy Tales,” has over 200 exhibits representing the work of 47 authors.

This natural beauty is a powerful positive energy and aesthetic background, giving a “Glade of Fairy Tales,” an extraordinary appeal. Designed primarily for children, the museum aims motivate children to read. In addition to the traditional tours, conducted by the museum, it includes a live performance with Baba Yaga, and operates during the summer open-air theater, where you can view every hour clowns, pirates, mermaids, and puppet show.