Monument to Albert Agarunov, Bronze memorial in Narimanov District, Baku, Azerbaijan.
The Monument to Albert Agarunov is a bronze sculpture in Baku's Narimanov district depicting the soldier standing on top of a tank. Created by sculptor Omar Eldarov, it sits at a major street intersection in the neighborhood.
The monument commemorates a tank commander who destroyed several enemy vehicles during the 1992 conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. He fell defending Shusha and has since been honored as a national hero.
The memorial draws visitors from different communities who gather there to remember shared history and values. It expresses how multiple cultural groups in Azerbaijan honor those recognized as national heroes.
The sculpture is located on Albert Agarunov Street where it is easily visible and accessible on foot. Commemorative gatherings take place at the site on April 25 each year.
The sculpture took six months to create, with the artist Omar Eldarov crafting it through clay and plaster models before casting in bronze. This step-by-step process reflects the traditional craftsmanship behind contemporary memorials.
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