The monument was created by sculptor Mykola Obeznyuk and architect F. Shevchenko.
Lesia Ukrainka lived in the Volyn region for many years, which heavily influenced her early poetic works.
The statue is cast in bronze, set against the backdrop of the mid-20th-century urban architectural development of Theatre Square.
The site acts as the symbolic anchor for the annual Lesia Ukrainka literature and arts festival events held in the city.
The location was selected to integrate the monument into the city's main public thoroughfare near the regional theatre.
The Monument to Lesia Ukrainka is a bronze statue located in Lutsk’s Theatre Square honoring the prominent Ukrainian poet and writer who spent significant parts of her childhood in the Volyn region. Installed in 1977, the monument depicts the poet in a standing pose, reflecting the intellectual and artistic identity of the city. It serves as a central gathering point for cultural events and state commemorations within Lutsk. The statue stands on a high pedestal, emphasizing the poet's stature in Ukrainian literature. The surrounding Theatre Square is flanked by the Volyn Regional Academic Music and Drama Theatre, creating a cohesive cultural space. As of July 2026, the monument remains a primary landmark in the city center. The site is a frequent destination for those tracing the historical influence of Lesia Ukrainka on Ukrainian cultural heritage.
From the steps of the Drama Theatre looking toward the statue with the square in the background.
Visit during local cultural festivals for a chance to see floral tributes placed at the base of the monument.
Combine this visit with a walk to the nearby Lesia Ukrainka Volyn National University to see the connection between the monument and the local academic culture.
Do not mistake this for the Lesia Ukrainka Museum, which is located in a different part of the city.
