The First Monument to Poet Nizami Ganjavi in Ukraine Unveiled in Kharkiv

The first monument to poet Nizami Ganjavi in Ukraine was unveiled in Kharkiv. It was installed to commemorate the 880th anniversary of the birth of this renowned thinker. Ihor Terekhov, Secretary of the Kharkiv City Council, took part in the opening ceremony.

He noted that on June 1, the Kharkiv City Council and the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Ukraine signed a Bilateral Statement. In addition to expanding cooperation in the fields of culture, education, science, and healthcare, the document envisioned the unveiling of a monument to Nizami Ganjavi, and this event has now taken place. The Secretary of the City Council announced that the monument’s creator is Katib Mammadov, an Honorary Citizen of Kharkiv and a renowned sculptor.

“Today marks a significant event in Kharkiv. We are unveiling the first monument in Ukraine to the philosopher and poet Nizami Ganjavi. Residents of Kharkiv and guests from Azerbaijan have gathered here, which once again proves that Kharkiv is a multicultural city where we support each other and work together for a better future.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to creating this monument and improving this park area. I am grateful that Azerbaijan chose our city to honor this great individual,” Ihor Terekhov emphasized.

Source: city.kharkov.ua