Monument to Gabdulla Tukayu in St. Petersburg

Monument to Gabdulla Tukayu is located in the Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan, Pushkin Street.

Gabdullah Tukay is a popular literary figure. People's poet of the Tatar people. A large number of objects are named in his honor, not only in Kazan, but also in other Russian regions. The architect of this monument was L. N. Pavlov. Since 1958, the monument can be seen by anyone.

The poet lived a short life, but filled with bright events. For 27 years of his life, he managed to leave such literary works that are relevant today.

The base of the monument is built of black stone, and the main part is made of bronze. The poet holds an open book in his hand, looking into the distance. The monument is engraved with the initials and dates of the poet’s life and death.

Two years after its construction, the monument was awarded the status of "Object of Cultural Heritage of Federal Significance".