High relief of the Grieving Motherland

The monument on Glory Square in Samara is an important symbol of memory and veneration of those who sacrificed their lives during the Great Patriotic War. This memorial composition, consisting of two walls, a high relief of the “Grieving Mother Motherland” and the Eternal Flame, rises on one of the largest squares of the city, recalling the heroism and sacrifice of the people in the fight against fascism.

The high relief of the "Grieving Mother Motherland", installed on one of the walls of the monument, is a symbol of grief and grief of mothers who lost their sons on the battlefields. The Eternal Flame, lit in 1971, symbolizes the immortality of the memory of fallen heroes and the continuity of their spiritual heritage.

Memorial plates with the names of Heroes of the Soviet Union, born in Samara, remind of the exploits and achievements of local residents during the war.

Glory Square also serves as a gathering place for citizens and visitors to the city, who come here to honor the memory of those killed, lay flowers at the memorial complex and express their gratitude and respect for those who did not return from the front.

The authors of this important composition were the architect A. Samsonov and the sculptors P. Bondarenko, O. Kiryukhin, who created a monument that became an integral part of the historical and cultural memory of Samara.