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State eagle of the United States of America in the historical center of St. Petersburg - at the dome of former Singer Company Building (Nevsky Prospect): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singer_House. Removed and disappeared 1930’s. Restored 2003. The sculptor of this new version - Alexey Arkhipov.

That’s really cool!  And in a rather unexpected location…

We have one more American State eagle here - on the commemorative plaque for John Quincy Adams: he was the first American Ambassador to the Russian Empire.

(He lived not far from my place:)

His baby-daughter died here and was buried here - in St. Petersburg.

What a beautiful and strong rendition of the American eagle ... and the photo is perfect for our Independence Day celebration!

The sculptor did a magnificient job.

Many thanks!

—Guy