Nurken Abdirov monument, War memorial monument in Karaganda, Kazakhstan.
The 9-meter tall monument features Nurken Abdirov gripping the steering of his aircraft, constructed from cast iron and marble in a Soviet memorial style.
Built in 1958, this monument pays tribute to Nurken Abdirov, a pilot who directed his damaged aircraft into German forces during the Battle of Stalingrad in 1943.
The monument serves as a central gathering point for Victory Day celebrations on May 9, where residents honor the memory of fallen soldiers.
Located in central Karaganda at coordinates 49.801913, 73.089265, the monument includes informative plaques detailing the pilot's military contributions and sacrifice.
The monument depicts the exact moment before impact, capturing Abdirov's final decision to crash his plane into enemy forces rather than abandoning his mission.
Location: Karaganda
Inception: 1958
Creator: Анатолий Петрович Билык, Гуммель, Юрий (Гюнтер) Вильгельмович
Height: 9 m
Made from material: cast iron, marble
GPS coordinates: 49.80191,73.08926
Latest update: April 14, 2025 06:50
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