The forged bench, whose back was decorated with the inscription “Let’s sit-down” erected on the embankment of the Vologda River in 2015, is a gift to Vologans for City Day from blacksmiths who participated in the festival of handicrafts “Voice of Crafts”. And a year later, in honor of the 80th anniversary of the birth of the Vologda poet, a wrought harmonica and a bronze book of poems by Nikolai Rubtsov appeared on it, on which you can read an excerpt from his wonderful poem "It snowed - and all is forgotten!". According to the authors, the bench represents the welcome and hospitality of Vologans and represents a monument to the features of the Vologda vernacular, along with the nearby letter "O" and is the most memorable bench in the city. Installed on the observation deck, it offers stunning views of the river, the alley of Kremlin Square and the Church of the Presentation of the Lord.

The famous Vologda O-Kanya we heard only once in Vologda, in the market from a saleswoman, probably coming from the region. We haven't heard that in town. But tradition is strong, and in addition to the "O" monument, a bench with a quote from the famous song "Let's sit, let's rest" was installed on the Vologda waterfront. Interesting artifact, on a bench here and just sit very comfortable, and here also "rest" offer...