Monument to Richard Sorge, Soviet intelligence monument in Zorge parkı, Baku, Azerbaijan.
The bronze and granite monument features a curved plaque with Richard Sorge's face, designed to follow visitors with its penetrating gaze across the memorial space.
Inaugurated in May 1981, this memorial honors Richard Sorge, who provided critical intelligence about German military movements during World War II to the Soviet Union.
The monument represents the collaborative work of sculptor Vladimir Tsigal and architects Rasim Aliyev and Leonid Pavlov, reflecting Soviet memorial traditions in Azerbaijan.
Visitors can reach the monument by taking public transportation to Sabunchu district and walking through the surrounding park, which contains pine and plane trees.
A cherry tree planted with soil from Japan stands near the monument, symbolizing Sorge's connection to his intelligence operations in that country.
Location: Baku
Inception: May 1981
Architects: Rasim Aliyev, Leonid Pavlov
Made from material: brass, granite, bronze
GPS coordinates: 40.38099,49.84745
Latest update: June 12, 2025 08:59
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