40th Anniversary of Victory Fountain (Samara)

The 40th Anniversary of Victory Fountain is one of the largest fountains in Samara, standing on the Square of the Heroes of the 21st Army by Osipenko Street. Built in 1985 for the fortieth anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War, it is one of the city's landmarks, and since its 2025 reconstruction it has been a light and music fountain.

History

The fountain opened in 1985, as the country marked forty years since the victory over Nazi Germany. Its design is credited to the Samara architect Dmitry Morgun, who forty years later also took part in its renovation. For a long time it was the largest fountain in the city, and for many residents it is still a familiar place to meet and walk.

Until 2007 the square around the fountain had no official name. It was then named after the 21st Army, formed in June 1941 and one of the first to face the enemy. Many of its soldiers and commanders received the highest state awards.

Renovations

In 2009 the fountain was overhauled: the granite slabs, the pipework and the entire water supply system were replaced, with more than a thousand metres of new pipe laid. The work cost about 2.5 million rubles.

A major reconstruction was completed in September 2025. Since then the fountain has had dynamic lighting and music and runs automatically.

What to see

The main attraction is the light and music show. The lighting changes in time with wartime songs: "Katyusha", "The Blue Scarf", "Smuglyanka", "Song of the War Correspondents" and "Victory Day". The programme recalls why the fountain was built and makes the square a place of remembrance as well as leisure.

In summer the square is a popular spot for locals and visitors: the fountain cools passers-by on hot days and recalls the deeds of Soviet soldiers.

Getting there

The nearest metro station is Alabinskaya, whose entrance is at the corner of Novo-Sadovaya and Osipenko streets. Several tram routes run nearby, including Nos. 4, 5 and 22.