The Sculpture Photo: The Sculpture "The Crew"

The sculpture "the Crew of the Governor Zachariah Korneeva was set at Liberty square in front of city hall in Minsk in 2007 on the city day.

The author of the sculpture is a famous Belarusian sculptor Vladimir Zhbanov is the most beloved and popular sculptor of Minsk. Kind and human sculpture of Vladimir Zhbanov inhabited the streets and squares of Minsk, giving it an unforgettable flavor.

The Governor Zachary Korneev was the first Governor of Minsk after the annexation of the city to the Russian Empire. He was appointed by the Imperial authorities in 1796. When Korneeva in Minsk was laid two urban gardens, the city flourished, it became more order.

Sculptor Vladimir Zhbanov created his sculpture photography of the Governor's crew of the nineteenth century. Why the crew was depicted empty – unknown. Neither the Governor, nor even the coachman. Only the horses and the carriage. The intent of the sculptor, the Governor's crew waiting for Zacharias Korneev at the town hall, while the mayor is busy with important matters.

After the death of Vladimir Zhbanov people spread the glory of the mystical properties of his sculptures. Tourists often like to be photographed in "the Crew", however, sometimes photos of some riders is not enough, and sometimes there are some persons belonging to another era. They also say that if you sit in "the Crew", it will bring good luck in your journeys. Brings good luck in family life is also a photo of the newlyweds in this mystical crew. However, all these rumors were from urban legends, which in Minsk a lot.

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