ROOK chess piece, sports journalism veteran prize.
A figure of a rider (knight) covered with yellow enamel. The prize is associated with the chess history of Mykolaiv and Arov’s personal acquaintances with famous grandmasters (Geller, Taimanov). Belonged to Borys Lazarevych Arov (1919–2016). Donated to the museum by Faina Natanovna Maryanchik (wife of Boris Arov) in 2017. Inventory number: MД-5665