A memorial complex dedicated to the memory of Soviet soldiers who died in the battles near Rzhev in 1942-1943. The complex was erected on the initiative of veterans of the Great Patriotic War and opened on June 30, 2020. The monument depicts a soldier standing on a 25-meter-high hill, surrounded by a flock of cranes, symbolizing the souls of fallen
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Battery No. 2/773 (454) was one of the key defensive positions in the area of the village of Liinakhamari during the Second World War. Its main task was to suppress Soviet artillery fire on the Sredny Peninsula and strike other targets in the rear of Soviet troops. Initially, the battery was commissioned with two 21 cm K.31/40 cannons, but later i
The German Peninsula and the coastal battery 2./517 Petsamo Neu represent important artifacts of World War II history in the region. However, before diving into the historical details, let's consider the context of the events of that time. During World War II, the northern regions of Europe, including the German Peninsula and the port of Liinahama
The history of the village of Liinakhamari is rich in events associated with periods of military conflicts and geopolitical changes. Part of the Russian Empire since the 1800s, Liinahamari became an important ocean port for Finland after its independence in 1917. Liinakhamari's importance increased further with the construction of the Arctic Ocean
The MKB "SUOMI" battery (also known as the "Suomi battery") is an interesting historical object associated with the period of World War II. This object is also called mysterious circles, since many people do not know or understand what it is. This unfinished German artillery battery was conceived as part of a defensive coastal defense system and wa
The Siebruniemi torpedo battery, located in the village of Zapolyarny, is the only rock torpedo battery in Russia. This historical structure is an important coastal defense facility created during the Second World War. Despite its unfinished state, the Siebruniemi torpedo battery is significant in the context of military history. It was planned th
Во всех уголках нашей Родины установлены памятники и мемориалы, посвященные героям Великой Отечественной Войны, которые отдали свои жизни за Великую Победу. Однако, в истории войны было много людей, имена которых известны на всю страну. Так, в России установлено несколько памятников, посвященных Тане Савичевой. В Нижегородской области в поселке Шат
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
Танк Т-34, установленный в Парке Победы города Самара, стал символом благодарности защитникам Отечества и труженикам тыла Самарской области в честь 70-летия Победы в Великой Отечественной войне 1941-1945 годов. T-34 — это советский средний танк периода Великой Отечественной войны, который начал серийное производство с 1940 года. Он был основным т
In December 2014, a new techno-monument was opened in Samara - the famous Soviet medium tank T-34-85. The monument was erected in the Krutiye Klyuchi microdistrict on a pedestal in honor of Hero's Day, which is celebrated in Russia on December 9. This tank became a symbol of gratitude to the defenders of the Fatherland and home front workers of the
The memorial complex, located in the Central Park of Culture of the city of Yoshkar-Ola, is an important symbol of the memory of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. It includes the Eternal Flame, the Walk of Fame of Heroes of the Soviet Union and memorial steles. The opening of the complex took place on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the vi
The howitzer gun in the Victory Park of the city of Samara is a historically important military weapon - a 76-mm divisional gun of the 1936 model. This Soviet artillery weapon, developed during World War II, is installed in the park as a symbol of the memory and heroism of the people during the war. The F-22 gun became the first completely Soviet
Beria's bunker in Samara is a historical structure whose history and significance remain largely a mystery. Construction of the bunker began in the late 1930s and was aimed at providing protection for important buildings and officials during the war. It was initially planned that, if necessary, government structures, members of the General Staff an
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
Zhukov's bunker, located on the territory of the Volga sanatorium on the 7th clearing in Samara, is a historical object with deep roots during the Great Patriotic War. At the beginning of the war in 1941, a decision was made to build an underground command post, which was planned as a control center for the entire military infrastructure of the cou
Bunker No. 7 was a caponier equipped with two Maxim machine guns and armored casemate walls. The fire was conducted through narrow loopholes, providing protection from the enemy. Equipped with a periscope for observing the battlefield, and also equipped with a water supply and forced ventilation system. The water supply system was intended not onl
DOT No. 6, part of the Mannerheim defensive line on the Karelian Isthmus, was a fortress with three casemates armed with Maxim machine guns. Inside there were rooms for soldiers with a well and a stove for heating. The complex had a forced ventilation system, water supply for cooling machine guns, sewerage and carbide lamps for lighting. Designed t
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
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
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