Demidov Pillar

Demidov Column is a monument erected in memory of benefactor Pavel Grigorievich Demidov, founder of the Higher School in Yaroslavl. Originally the monument was unveiled on March 6, 1829 but subsequently dismantled during the Soviet period. A modern reconstruction based on historical data was opened on December 10, 2005. The structure of the column includes celestial sphere with a double-headed eagle restored according to ancient images and descriptions. The location is situated in Demidov Square on Chelyuskintsev Square in the city of Yaroslavl.