A statue of Putin appeared on the playground in Central Park: who installed it there and why
'03.08.2022'
Olga Derkach
New York City's Central Park is home to an interesting new statue that has quickly become a visitor's favorite. The edition told in more detail Wionews.
A bright red statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin on a tank has been installed at a playground in New York.
The statue was created by French artist James Colomina. This is not the first time the artist has done something like this. He is known for placing red statues in various places.
This is the second place where a statue of Putin has been erected. The monument made its debut in the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris.
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The statue quickly became a hit with visitors to Central Park, with children playing with it and adults taking selfies.
“I think this is a good way to express my opinion and show the world that there are many people who are unhappy with what is happening,” said one of the visitors to the site, Maryham Yacoub.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is not the most popular person in the US due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.
