* We are used to monuments being erected to rulers of states, great military leaders, and artists. But since the beginning of the world, our lesser brothers have been living next to man. They share our joys and sorrows with us, and they love us selflessly, just because we are. Ancient legends and myths reflect our common destiny. The streets of St. Petersburg are filled with characters of the animal world: real and fictional. St. Petersburg is guarded by real lions, sphinxes, cats, horses and even a camel! They can make riddles and tell interesting stories. We see them in monuments, in the sculptural decoration of the facades of palaces and houses, cathedrals, in parks and on the embankments of rivers and canals, and even in St. Petersburg courtyards. These creatures can be real or mythological, which came to us from Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome and even China. It is only necessary to raise your head or turn slightly away from the beaten tourist paths and near the Senate Square you will see the "ship of the desert", and in the Summer Garden you will find the heroes of I.A. Krylov's fables. The tour is designed for adults and children.