Monument
«Khoja Nasreddin»
Khoja Nasreddin is a famous figure from Eastern folklore, found in the cultures of the Mediterranean and Balkan regions. He is the hero of numerous short, witty, and satirical stories, as well as more detailed tales that express folk ideas about wisdom and justice. Some claim that he was a real person, citing archaeological findings such as a tombstone discovered in the Turkish city of Akşehir as evidence. However, his exact life remains a mystery, with no confirmed historical records about his place and time. Despite this, the name Khoja Nasreddin remains familiar to many. He is remembered for his cleverness, cunning, and kind, sometimes ironic, humour. He has become a symbol of wisdom and the struggle for justice, able to find unique solutions in various situations while always staying true to the ideals of fairness. In Moscow, you can find the monument to Khoja Nasreddin, created by the Russian sculptor Andrei Orlov. This sculpture is not overly detailed, with the bronze figure of Hodja holding a book in one hand and the reigns of his faithful donkey in the other. The donkey accompanies Hodja on his travels, and it is worth noting that it is depicted in an exaggerated way – it looks slightly larger than Khodja and has a more comical appearance. The unusual shine of the donkey’s saddle adds to the charm of the monument, as it is associated with a folk tradition. The monument has become not just an impressive piece of art, but also a place where people can come to seek luck. Khodja Nasreddin himself is an example of a wise person who teaches us to look at the world with a smile despite its absurdities.
Address: Moscow, Yartsevskaya St., 25A
