Baku: A square in Baku where the monument to Taras Shevchenko is located has been named after the poet, APA reports. The square, situated at the intersection of Azadlig Avenue and Abbasgulu Agha Bakikhanov Street in the Nasimi district of Baku, now bears the name of the renowned Ukrainian poet and writer Taras Shevchenko.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the decision to name the square after Taras Shevchenko underscores the cultural connection and respect shared between the regions. The monument and the newly named square serve as a tribute to Shevchenko's contributions to literature and his enduring legacy.