Statue of Tajik poet Rudaky, Dushanbe (must see)

In 2007 the statue of Lenin was replaced by the statue of Tajik, the poet Rudaky. It was made to honour Rudaki's birthday in 1150 and to emphasize that he was the father of Tajik poetry. It is made of bronze by sculptor Vladimir Kozlov and is an exact copy of a monument previously established in Petersburg Smolny Palace. The statue is very beautiful and is surrounded by a colourful arc with paintings of stars and the sun.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Mr. Gadi Zafrir.

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Sight Name: Statue of Tajik poet Rudaky
Sight Location: Dushanbe, Tajikistan (See walking tours in Dushanbe)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Dushanbe Introduction Walking Tour I

Walking Tours in Dushanbe, Tajikistan

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Dushanbe Introduction Walking Tour I

Relatively small in size, the city of Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan, sits on the banks of the Varzob River and contains a number of notable sights, significant in terms of national history and culture. The most prominent local landmarks include Rudaki Park, bearing the name of the Tajik poetry classic; the Ismoili Somoni statue and gilded arch; the National Museum of Tajikistan; and more. To... view more

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.6 Km or 4.1 Miles

Dushanbe Introduction Walking Tour II

Relatively small in size, the city of Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan, sits on the banks of the Varzob River and contains a number of notable sights, significant in terms of national history and culture. Among the local landmarks featured here are the Presidential Palace, Haji Yakoub Mosque, Komsomolskoe Lake, and more. To explore these and other attractions of Dushanbe in more detail, follow this... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.4 Km or 2.7 Miles