Nikolay Mikhaylovich Przhevalsky (without pedestal)

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Nikolay Przhevalsky, a renowned Russian traveler, was born on March 31, 1839, in Smolensk, Russia. His extensive explorations, route surveys, and plant and animal collections greatly expanded the geographic knowledge of east-central Asia. A monument honoring Nikolay Mikhaylovich Przhevalsky stands in the Alexander Gardens, sculpted by Ivan Shreder and installed in 1892. The granite base represents a cliff face, featuring a larger-than-life bust depicting Przhevalsky from mid-chest up, wearing a double-breasted uniform with a medal on his right side and high collar. Braids are wrapped over his right shoulder, and an inscription on the base identifies him by last name in Cyrillic script. At the pedestal's base is a life-size bronze sculpture of a Bactrian camel, Przhevalsky's mode of transportation during expeditions. The double-humped camel sits on all four legs, wearing a camel blanket and a large packed bag. Some claim that Nikolay Przhevalsky's resemblance to Josef Stalin has led people to believe he is Stalin's father. However, records show that Przhevalsky never traveled to Georgia, Stalin's birthplace. A downloadable version of this object featuring the cliff supporting the sculpture is available here. This object belongs to "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative created by MyMiniFactory. Scan The World aims to build a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world for public access. It's an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items and want to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help.