Butlerov Monument is in the center of Kazan, in a park named after Pushkin (or Lenin garden as it used to be called for many years). Monument to Alexander Mikhailovich Butlerov (1828 - 1886) - the world-famous chemist, established in 1978. Opening of the monument was timed to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of the scientist.

The monument was created by sculptor and architect V.A.Peterburzhtsevym Yu.G.Orehovym and AVStepanov. The monument cast in bronze and is a figure of the scientist, comfortably ensconced in an armchair. Pensive face and eyes, the depth direction of the consciousness, the scientist expresses inner tension. Bronze Butlerof in a chair located on a granite pedestal. His image is bright, calm and wise. On the left side of the pedestal depicts the chemical formula (this formula is a benzene ring, which was one of the major discoveries of the scientist).

Butlerov g.Chistopol born in Kazan province. In Kazan, Butlerov was in high school, and at age 16 he entered the University. His teachers and academic leaders at Kazan University was well-known scientists and K.K.Klaus NN Zinin. Under their leadership Butlerof held its first chemical experiments. In 1851 Butlerov defended his thesis and received the title of Master of Science. Two years later, in Moscow, Butlerov defended his doctoral dissertation.

In 1857 Butlerov became professor at Kazan University. He was engaged in scientific work and research, allowing him to make a number of discoveries in the field of chemistry. Butlerova twice appointed rector of Kazan University, but he could not give up the scientific work. In the sixties, he developed a new direction in their research - studying the chemical structure of substances.

Butlerov worked in Kazan until 1869, and then was invited to the University of St. Petersburg. There he continued his research started in Kazan. Many discoveries in the field of synthesis Butlerova are currently of great importance in the development of practical activities. Scientist died in 1886 his estate Butlerovka, located near the town of Chistopol. On his tomb chapel installed.

On the 100th anniversary of the birth of the scientist at the University of Kazan opened Research Institute. Butlerova. One of the streets of Kazan is named after the scientist.

Opened in the heart of Kazan, Butlerov monument - standing meeting place for the youth of Kazan.