Monuments & public art
Memed Abashidze
მემედ აბაშიძე
Sculpture of Memed Abashidze, the Georgian writer and politician, at 25 Memed Abashidze Avenue in Batumi.
Facts checked· 20 Oct 2026
Memed Abashidze is a sculpture at 25 Memed Abashidze Avenue in Batumi, honouring the Georgian politician, writer and public benefactor of the same name. He was a leader of the Adjarian community who supported the region's Georgian orientation and became a victim of the Stalinist purges.
The monument stands in the open and can be visited at any time of day.
Sources
Facts checkedFacts checked by Kartvelio on 20 October 2026.
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- Google Maps listing of the venue, consulted on 20 October 2026.
