Stepan Shahumyan Monument Monument

Address: Stepan Shahumyan Monument, Yerevan, Armenia (central city location)

Hours: Public monument - accessible daily

Admission: Free (public monument)

The Stepan Shahumyan Monument is a public statue in Yerevan honoring Stepan Shahumyan, an early 20th-century Bolshevik political leader of Armenian origin. The monument forms part of the city’s collection of Soviet-period public memorials.

It functions as a civic monument and local landmark within the urban fabric and is commonly visited as part of walks that highlight Yerevan’s historical and political memorials. The sculpture occupies public space and is viewable from surrounding streets and plazas.

Erected to commemorate Shahumyan’s political role, the monument remains a point of reference in discussions of Armenia’s Soviet past and public commemoration practices.

Situated within Yerevan, the monument is accessible from central districts and is integrated into the city’s pedestrian and transport networks.

• Context: The monument commemorates an early 20th-century Bolshevik leader of Armenian origin and is an example of Soviet-era memorials that remain in Yerevan’s public landscape.

The monument is centrally located in Yerevan and reachable on foot from Republic Square or via local buses and taxis. Exact location details and nearby transit stops can be obtained from local maps and municipal information.

• Combine a visit with other central Yerevan monuments and museums for an afternoon of civic history.
• Late afternoon light is often best for photography, especially for bronze reliefs and bas-relief detail.
• Check local sources if attending commemorative events - monuments sometimes host ceremonies on anniversaries.