Alexander Pushkin

The Alexander Pushkin monument is a bronze statue in Pushkin Square, Tashkent, standing before the Ministry of Light Industry. It sits within a landscaped area featuring period benches and planted flower beds that frame the public space.

The monument was created in 1974 by Soviet sculptor Mikhail Anikushin to mark the 175th anniversary of Pushkin's birth. The statue secured Tashkent's connection to Russian literary heritage, enduring beyond the Soviet period.

The monument remains a central gathering point where Russian literature enthusiasts and local residents meet to celebrate poetry through readings and performances.

The monument is centrally located in Tashkent and is easy to reach on foot, particularly via the main road connecting Babur Park to the intersection of Babur and Shota Rustavelli streets. The square is openly accessible and offers a calm place to visit at any time of day.

Despite Pushkin never visiting Central Asia, his literary influence led Tashkent to preserve this monument after the Soviet era, unlike other Russian figures.

GPS coordinates: 41.28713,69.25399

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02