Glory to the people

The Glory to Labour Monument is an abstract monument located in the center of Kutaisi, Georgia. It was created by sculptors E. Amashukeli and I. Bastanashvili and completed in 1980. The monument is an example of Soviet-era architecture and art, and it is considered a former USSR monument dedicated to the working people of Georgia and celebrates their contributions to the country's development. The artwork is made of bronze and marble and is located in a public square in the center of Kutaisi, being a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of the city's history and culture. (It is worth noting that the monument should not be confused with the Glory Memorial, which was a different monument located in Kutaisi that was dedicated to the memory of those who died during World War II and was demolished in 2009 to make way for a new parliament building.)