Maxtunquli haykali, Bronze monument in central Astrakhan, Russia.
Maxtunquli haykali is a bronze monument in central Astrakhan showing a figure in traditional Turkmen attire holding a book. The work stands in a public square near Astrakhan State University.
The monument was inaugurated in May 2009 to honor a prominent 18th-century Turkmen poet who studied in several educational institutions across Central Asia. It marks an important moment in recognizing Turkmen culture in Astrakhan.
The statue stands as a sign of the connection between Russia and the Turkmen world. It reminds visitors of the Turkmen community that has lived and worked in the city for a long time.
The monument sits in a public square in the city center and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors can see it at any time since it stands outdoors in a frequented location.
A Turkmen artist created this work as a gift to the city. It is the only monument of its kind in all of Russia.
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