Afanasiy Nikitin Monument, Bronze monument near Volga River in Tver, Russia.
The four-meter bronze statue of Afanasy Nikitin stands on a granite pedestal decorated with boat motifs near the riverbank.
The monument was established in 1955 following discussions between Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev and Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
The statue commemorates Afanasy Nikitin, a merchant from Tver who documented his extensive travels through India in the 15th century.
Located at 38A Naberezhnaya Afanasia Nikitina, the monument remains accessible throughout the day and night for visitors.
The base of the monument features carved representations of vessels that symbolize the maritime voyages of the Russian explorer.
Location: Tver
Inception: 1955
Part of: Ансамбль площади (Тверь)
GPS coordinates: 56.86564,35.90439
Latest update: May 12, 2025 05:41
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