Hnat Yura (1888–1966) was a Soviet and Ukrainian director, actor of theatre and film, pedagogue. He directed two films, and appeared on screen six times during the Soviet era. The monument to Hnat Yura was unveiled on May 27, 2011 in the square in front of the Ivan Franko theater, where he was the founder, actor and director. The actor is depicted in the stage image of Schweik, whom he repeatedly played in the theater.
Authors: sculptors Volodymyr Chepelik and Oleksiy Chepelik, architect Borys Pisarenko.
Address: Ivana Franka Square, 3.
