It was designed and cast in the United States in the 1980s and donated by Chemiakin to the city.

[1][2] However, he enlarged his other body parts, presenting Peter in a grotesque manner.

Therefore, the statue was initially criticized by locals,[3] and had to be guarded to prevent vandalism.

[2] According to Chemiakin, the idea for making a statue originated from his friend Vladimir Vysotsky.

Chemiakin started with the 1:1 proportions of the Rastrelli's wax figure, but gradually elongated the body, approaching the style of Russian icons.