In the old district of Batumi, where past and present are intertwined into a single urban fabric, the “Hammer and Sickle” column rises. This monument is a remnant of the Soviet legacy, a mute witness to many years of history. Installed against the backdrop of a tirelessly changing urban landscape, it recalls past eras when Batumi breathed a different air, and life flowed under completely different stars.
Erected at the old bus station, the column today is a kind of bridge between times - between the desire for the future and respect for history. Here, among the rushing clouds and cars hurrying past, the old symbol of the “hammer and sickle” still holds guard, as if reminding that history is not just a series of events that happened, but also an imprint in the memory of generations.
The column attracts the attention of not only historians, but also architecture lovers, art students and tourists who want to see how modern Batumi coexists with its past. Come here to feel the spirit of an era from which only rare artifacts remain, and to see how the stories of bygone days live on in a city of modern times.
The Hammer and Sickle Column is a place to reflect on the past and dream about the future, a place to pause for a moment to better understand today. It will be of interest to those who seek to understand Batumi not only through its beaches and streets, but also through historical markers that silently tell their stories amid the bustle of the modern city.
