A brown glazed ceramic statuette of a standing wolf wearing a cap and gown and spectacles while holding a tablet with the TSTU which stands for the Tambov State Technical University.
| Object ID | 173 |
| Type | Gifts |
| Country | Russia |
| Material | ceramic; glaze |
| Dimensions | L 6,9 cm × H 25,5 cm × P 9 cm |
| Weight | 581 gr. |
| Inscriptions | At the base is the name "Tambov" |
| Location | 5a |
| Place | Palazzo Coppini, Firenze |
Notes
TAMBOV — Not many foreigners know of Tambov, but if you mention the city to a Russian, youre bound to get the answer "Tambovsky volk tebe tovarishch," loosely translated as "Tambovs wolf is your friend."
Sarcastic in the past, the phrase refers to the large number of wolves that once lived in the forests around this city 480 kilometers southeast of Moscow. The term "Tambovsky volk," widely used in both movies and Russian folklore, has become an endearing nickname that locals like to be known by.
The wolf has become a de facto mascot for the city. Its picture is on everything you can possibly imagine — or at least this is how it feels. The wolf is featured on buildings, paintings, T-shirts, cars and, of course, bottles of vodka.
