Monument to Alexander Pushkin, Bronze monument in Arts Square, Baku, Azerbaijan.
The bronze figure of Alexander Pushkin rises 3 meters tall at the intersection of Pushkin and Uzeyir Hajibeyov streets in Baku.
The monument, unveiled on October 12, 2001, marked the tenth anniversary of Azerbaijan's independence and represents the final work of sculptor Yuri Orekhov.
This monument joins a collection of nearly 290 Pushkin statues worldwide, demonstrating the Russian poet's influence across national and cultural boundaries.
The monument stands near Taza Bazaar, with multiple public transportation options available for visitors exploring the Arts Square area.
President Heydar Aliyev attended the unveiling ceremony, highlighting the monument's role in strengthening cultural connections between Azerbaijan and Russia.
Location: Baku
Inception: 2001
Creator: Yuri Gregorievich Orekhov
Height: 3 m
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 40.37514,49.85494
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
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