Interesting places #memorial - Page 2

The memorial to police officers in Orenburg, opened on November 6, 2003, is a symbol of memory and respect for those who died in the performance of their duty to society. The obelisk was installed at the intersection of Gagarin Avenue and Vostochnaya Street in the city of Orenburg. It is dedicated to the memory of law enforcement officers who died

The monument dedicated to the fallen soldiers of the Great Patriotic War is located in the central park of the Perevolotsky district of the Orenburg region, at the intersection of Leninskaya and Proletarskaya streets. Symbolizing a warrior and home front worker, it is represented by two bronze figures mounted on a granite pedestal. The top layer of

Братская могила русских, немецкий и других военнопленных времен ВОВ. На месте также расположена мемориальная доска, здесь вы можете возложить цветы, почтить память воинов, погибших мученической смертью...

The Memorial of Military Glory and the Eternal Flame, located on the main street of the village of Oktyabrsky, Orenburg region, is one of the main attractions of this area. This memorial is an important symbol of memory of those who died during the Great Patriotic War. Situated next to the Eternal Flame, the memorial stands as an important site whe

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

The memorial complex "Walk of Glory", opened on May 8, 2015 in the village of Oktyabrskoye, Orenburg Region, is a significant landmark of the Oktyabrsky district. Its opening was timed to coincide with the celebration of the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The opening ceremony was attended by the Governor of the Orenburg Reg

The memorial complex in the Orenburg region, opened in 1989, became the first of its kind in Russia. In 2007, after military actions in the North Caucasus, the memorial underwent reconstruction, during which the names of those who perished in this conflict were immortalized on its plaques. In the summer of 2018, a new reconstruction of the Memoria

The "Salute, Victory!" Memorial Exhibition Complex in Orenburg, located in the Frunze Garden, is an important symbol and monument to the military and labor valor of Orenburg residents during the Great Patriotic War. It was opened in May 2005 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the anti-Hitler coalition and has since become a place of memory for

In the vicinity of Samara, near the city, after World War II there was a camp for Hungarian prisoners of war. This place is well known to local residents, historians and tourists interested in the history of their region. From the satellite it can be seen that in this territory there are even rows of dugouts, and in the center there is a memorial a

In anticipation of the 70th anniversary (2015) of Victory in the Great Patriotic War in Orenburg, at the intersection of Rodimtsev Street and Victory Avenue, a military helmet two meters high with a nearby scarlet carnation was installed. This monument was erected as a token of gratitude to the soldiers who fought for peace over their heads. The f

The obelisk in the settlement of Grigoryevka in the Orenburg region is an important memorial dedicated to the memory of the residents who perished during the Great Patriotic War. This monument is a stele installed on a tiered pedestal. The names of all the residents of the Grigoryevsky rural council who did not return from the front are engraved on

The monument to the fallen Heroes, erected in the once existing village of Kopansky, Akbulak district, Orenburg region, stands as a mute testimony to the courage and sacrifice of Soviet soldiers who fought during the Great Patriotic War. Today the village of Kopansky no longer exists, its name has been erased from maps, and its houses have been des

The Stele of St. George the Victorious in the Guskov Park in Orenburg was installed on May 8, 2010 in honor of the celebration of the 65th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. St. George the Victorious, celebrated on May 6, is considered the patron saint of the military, and the stele symbolizes gratitude to those who fought the enemy

Gagarin Field, located at the landing site of Yuri Gagarin after his historic flight into space, is a memorial complex that was recognized as a “landmark site of federal significance” in 2012. This complex is included in the “Park of Space Conquerors”, the first stage of which was opened in April 2021. The first monuments at Gagarin's landing site

На территории всей нашей Родины, как в больших населенных пунктах, так и в маленьких деревнях и селах возведены памятники погибшим в Великой Отечественной войне. Та страшная война захлестнула всю Россию и в память о солдатах, сражавшихся за Родину, установлено много памятников. В Липецке самым известным памятником погибших в войне является целый ме

Эта история захоронения участников похода Дятлова на кладбище представляет собой интересный аспект, связанный с организацией и ситуацией на момент их смерти. Решение родственников Юрия Кривонищенко и Семёна Золотарёва (Александра Золотарёва) похоронить их на Ивановском кладбище, а не на специально выделенном участке для студентов Уральского полите

On the high shore of the Taman Bay, a mass grave, topped with a low but modest monument, has been soulfully preserved. On the plaque of this monument is engraved in gold letters: “To the Red Army soldiers and red partisans who were shot during the civil war of 1917-1920.” The site where this monument now stands witnessed tragic events when dozens o

The memorial complex at the old city cemetery in Anapa is a significant object dedicated to the memory of the victims of fascism and the soldiers who died during the Great Patriotic War. It includes two mass graves: “Mass grave of Soviet soldiers and civilians of the city of Anapa, tortured by the fascist occupiers, 1942-1943” and “Mass grave of So

On the outskirts of the village of Peschanka, the site of heavy battles of 1942–1943, stands an unusual structure - a monument to all the victims of the Battle of Stalingrad. This is a strange structure in appearance; at first glance it is difficult to identify it as a monument. However, as you approach, you can see signs of a memorial: a tombstone

At the entrance to the village of Peschanka, Sovetsky district, there is a mass grave in which the defenders of Stalingrad rest. The exact number of people buried here is still unknown, but of the total, only 120 people have been identified. On the northern outskirts of the village there is also another mass grave, where in 1983 a monument was erec

Khoroshev Kurgan, also known as Khoroshev Kurgan, is located near the village of Golubinskaya in the Kalachevsky district of the Volgograd region, approximately 106 kilometers from Volgograd. This mound witnessed the heroic events of World War II. In July 1942, when Wehrmacht troops were advancing towards Stalingrad, the approaches to the city wer

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