Statue of Oskar Luts

The monument to Oskar Luts (1887-1953) was erected in 1987. The authors of the monument are A Rimm and A Murdmaa.Oskar Luts (1887-1953) was an Estonian writer. His best known and loved novel is “Kevade” (“Spring”), a lyrical and humorous tale based on school memories. He has also written plays, children’s stories, memoirs and satire. The house museum of the writer is located at Riia 38 in Tartu – he lived at this address for the last 17 years of his life. Oskar Luts is buried in the St Paul’s Cemetery in Tartu.