Statue of Nizami Ganjavi, Bronze monument in Moscow, Russia.
The Statue of Nizami Ganjavi is a monument in Moscow's Müslüm Maqomayev Square, near the Azerbaijani embassy at the corner of Leontyevsky and Yeliseyevsky lanes. It depicts the 12th-century poet seated in traditional Eastern dress with books in his hands. The pedestal bears the inscription "Nizami Ganjavi" in Russian.
The monument was erected in 1991 to honor the 12th-century poet and his epic literary works. This tribute reflected Moscow's broader interest in recognizing literary figures from different cultural traditions.
The pedestal bears the inscription "Nizami Ganjavi" in Russian, identifying the poet for passers-by in the square. The statue was a gift from Azerbaijan to Moscow, placed beside the Azerbaijani embassy building at No. 16. Nizami is shown seated in traditional eastern dress with books in his hands.
The monument is located in a public area and can be visited year-round. Visitors should verify the current condition and surroundings before planning a visit, as public spaces in Moscow can change.
The pedestal inscription is in Russian, reading "Nizami Ganjavi", although the poet wrote in Persian and was born in Ganja, in present-day Azerbaijan. The monument stands in the Muslum Magomayev square, named after the Azerbaijani singer, beside the Azerbaijani embassy building at No. 16.
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