Maxtunquli haykali, Bronze monument in central Astrakhan, Russia.
The monument depicts Mahdumkulu in traditional Turkmen attire, standing with a book in his hands near Astrakhan State University.
The monument, inaugurated in May 2009, commemorates Mahdumkulu Fragi, an 18th-century Turkmen poet who studied in multiple educational institutions across Central Asia.
The statue symbolizes the strong connection between Russian and Turkmen cultures, reflecting the presence of a substantial Turkmen community in Astrakhan.
The monument sits in a public square at coordinates N46.3746, E48.0539, making it accessible for visitors exploring the central district.
Turkmen sculptor Saragt Babaev created this monument as a gift to Astrakhan, making it the only Mahdumkulu memorial in Russia.
Location: Astrakhan
Inception: 2009
GPS coordinates: 46.37873,48.05150
Latest update: March 17, 2025 14:44
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