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Monument to Richard Sorge: Baku's Tribute to a Master Spy

A striking monument in Baku honoring Richard Sorge, the legendary Soviet spy, offering a glimpse into espionage history.

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The Monument to Richard Sorge in Baku commemorates the Soviet intelligence officer Richard Sorge, who was born in Baku. The monument, created in 1981, honors his contributions during World War II and is a notable example of Soviet-era memorial art.

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  • 9RRP+6RP, Baku, Nasimi, AZ

Local tips

  • Visit during daylight hours to fully appreciate the monument's details and the surrounding park.
  • Combine your visit with a walk through the Richard Sorge Park for a peaceful experience.
  • Take a moment to reflect on the historical significance of Richard Sorge and his impact on World War II.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    The Monument to Richard Sorge is located in Nasimi District. From the 28 May Metro Station, walk north along Samad Vurgun Street, then turn right onto Mirza Ibrahimov Street. Continue straight, and you'll find the monument in the park named after Richard Sorge. The walk is approximately 15-20 minutes.

  • Public Transport

    Take the Baku Metro to 28 May station. From there, you can take a bus or taxi to Richard Sorge Park. Several bus routes pass near the park. Check local bus schedules for the most convenient route. A short bus ride from the metro station will cost around 0.30 AZN.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available throughout Baku. Simply tell the driver you want to go to the Monument to Richard Sorge in Nasimi District (Richard Zorge abidəsi, Nəsimi rayonu). The ride from the city center will typically cost between 5-7 AZN, depending on traffic.

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The Monument to Richard Sorge, located in Baku, Azerbaijan, stands as a tribute to Richard Sorge, a celebrated Soviet intelligence officer. Born in the Baku suburb of Sabunchu in 1895, Sorge played a crucial role during World War II by providing critical intelligence to the Soviet Union. His work is credited with influencing key strategic decisions, particularly in the defense of Moscow against the German invasion. The monument, unveiled in May 1981, was designed by sculptor Vladimir Tsigal and architects Rasim Aliyev, Leonid Pavlov, and Y. Dubov. The monument is an oblong, curved bronze plaque, evoking a radar installation to symbolize Sorge's intelligence-gathering. The centerpiece is a relief of Sorge's face, with piercing eyes that appear to scrutinize the viewer. The monument is made of bronze and granite and is surrounded by pine, plane, and mulberry trees, with a cherry tree grown from Japanese soil nearby. Richard Sorge's early life in Baku shaped his worldview. His father, a German engineer, and his Russian mother exposed him to diverse cultural influences. Sorge's experiences in World War I led him to embrace communist ideologies. He joined the Soviet intelligence service and operated undercover in Nazi Germany and Japan. Sorge's intelligence work in Japan provided critical information, including Japan's intention to advance southward rather than attack the Soviet Union, which allowed Stalin to redeploy troops from Siberia to defend Moscow. He was arrested in Japan in 1941 and executed in 1944. Sorge was posthumously recognized as a Hero of the Soviet Union in 1964.

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