Monument to the Sailor's Cat

How the sculpture appeared to the Matroske cat from Vladivostok

The story of Matroska from Vladivostok began in December 2014, when an ordinary cat became a star of social networks, sneaking into the airport fish shop and eating expensive seafood. The video with her "feat" has gained millions of views, and the hockey club "Admiral" decided to take the animal into custody.

So the cat became the mascot of the team and settled on the "Fetisov Arena", where he holds home matches "Admiral". She had a special diet, every week she was examined by a veterinarian. The sailor quickly won the love of fans and even visited the set of a popular talk show in Moscow.

Unfortunately, her new life was short-lived: in June 2016, the cat died due to kidney disease. In memory of its mascot, the hockey club installed a bronze sculpture of the Sailor, which seems to be trying to rub against the feet of the guests of the arena.

Interesting facts about the monument to the Matroska cat in Vladivostok

Today, the monument to the Matroska cat from Vladivostok is not just a symbol of the club, but also a place where a new tradition was born. Admiral fans pat the bronze cat on the nose before each home game, believing that it will bring good luck to their team.

How to get to the monument to the Matroska cat

The monument is located at the entrance to Fetisov Arena on Makovsky Street. You can get there by public transport to the Sputnik stop or by car, taking the highway toward Trudovoye.