Statue of Taras Shevchenko

The Statue of Taras Shevchenko stands on Kutuzovsky Avenue in the Dorogomilovo district of Moscow, a major thoroughfare lined with Stalinist architecture and government buildings. The bronze figure of the poet, depicted in a contemplative pose, is set on a granite pedestal in a modest square. Visitors often pause here to reflect on Shevchenko's legacy as a writer, artist, and symbol of Ukrainian identity. The surrounding area is busy with traffic, but the statue itself offers a quiet spot for photographs and contemplation. Nearby, the Moscow-City business district and the Borodino Panorama museum provide additional context for a walk along this historic avenue.

Don't miss

• View the bronze statue and its detailed inscriptions on the pedestal
• Walk along Kutuzovsky Avenue to see Stalin-era buildings
• Visit the nearby Borodino Panorama museum (about 10 minutes on foot)
• Photograph the monument against the backdrop of Moscow-City skyscrapers

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Statue of Taras Shevchenko

Cheapest way inSoviet Kiev - 2 hours Walking Tour5★ · 40 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$44 per personSee dates →Best full dayBuzludzha Monument and the Socialist Museum Small-group tour4.8★ · 28 travelers~10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$105 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleTashkent Soviet Architecture (Modernism) and Subway station tour.5★ · 22 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$50 per personSee dates →

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Know before you go

• The statue is outdoors and always accessible, but best visited in daylight.
• Look for the statue on the south side of Kutuzovsky Avenue, near house number 2/1.
• Bring a camera, the contrast of old Soviet architecture and modern skyscrapers makes for striking photos.

A bit of history

Erected in 1954 during the Soviet era, the statue was part of a cultural exchange between Ukraine and Russia. Taras Shevchenko (1814–1861) is revered for his poetry and art that championed Ukrainian independence and social justice.