The sphinxes from the Egyptian Bridge on the Fontanka River in St. Petersburg were sent for restoration again today. The last such work was carried out just two years ago, and during this time the sphinxes have been under the close attention of specialists from the Museum of Urban Sculpture. The restoration will be carried out under the contractor's warranty.

The prototype sphinx figures were originally cast in the 19th century at the Berd factory. At the beginning of the 20th century, they were purchased by merchant Galaktionov and installed at his home on Mozhaiskaya Street.