Taras Shevchenko monument, Bronze memorial statue in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The monument features Shevchenko in a long suit coat stepping forward, with his left hand holding the jacket lapel and right hand pointing downward.
The memorial statue was inaugurated on December 22, 2000, marking the presence of Ukrainian cultural figures in post-Soviet Saint Petersburg.
The monument honors Taras Shevchenko, who shaped modern Ukrainian literature through poetry addressing themes of personal liberty and national independence.
The statue stands as a meeting point for cultural events and serves as a reference point for visitors exploring Ukrainian heritage in Saint Petersburg.
The inscription on the monument appears in both Russian and Ukrainian languages, reflecting the cultural connections between the two nations.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Official opening: December 22, 2000
GPS coordinates: 59.96690,30.30644
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:40
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Ღვთისმშობლის ხატის ყოველთა მწუხარეთა სიხარულის ეკლესია (სანქტ-პეტერბურგი)
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