
Gigantskiy Karandash is Tomsk’s oversized pencil sculpture — a playful urban landmark that works well for scale studies, environmental portraits, and wide-angle architectural frames. Best at golden hour or after fresh snow when warm light or white contrast makes the bright pencil pop. Street-level, free access on Voykova; on-street parking nearby. Weekdays and early mornings have fewer pedestrians. No entry fees; respect local residents and traffic when composing.

Gigantskiy Karandash is Tomsk’s oversized pencil sculpture — a playful urban landmark that works well for scale studies, environmental portraits, and wide-angle architectural frames. Best at golden hour or after fresh snow when warm light or white contrast makes the bright pencil pop. Street-level, free access on Voykova; on-street parking nearby. Weekdays and early mornings have fewer pedestrians. No entry fees; respect local residents and traffic when composing.