Yoskin Cat Monument

The "Yoskin Cat" monument is located on Lenin's проспект in Yoshkar-Ola, in front of the Mari State University entrance. It was installed in 2011 and quickly became a symbol of the city. According to local lore, touching the statue's paw and making a wish can make it come true. The cat's image is taken from a local euphemism "Yoskin cat," where the name of the city sounds similar to the first part of the expression. The sculpture is also popular among tourists due to souvenir products featuring its image.