A statue of Doctor Tsemach Shabad (1864-1935), famous for numerous social acts as well as being the leader of the Vilnius (Wilno) branch of the Folkspartei, or Jewish People’s Party, stands in the territory of the former ghetto, his posture conveniently allowing passers by a quick cuddle and photograph. Worth a look if you’re in the area or are particularly interested in the Russian children’s author and translator Kornei Chukovsky (1882-1969), who based his infamous character Dr. Ouch on Shabad, the girl on his arm is presumably representative of the Jewish Community also commemorated in the statue, but she may just be a chum.