Interesting places #memorial

The Eternal Flame memorial complex on Pobeda Avenue in Orenburg is truly one of the symbols of the city and a place where people gather every year to honor the memory of fallen soldiers and civilians, victims of the Great Patriotic War. Situated on a busy street, this memorial serves as a gathering place during various commemorative events, includ

Братская могила советских воинов, погибших в боях с фашистами в 1941-1942 годах (населенные пункты: Бартники, Березка, Бочково, Бредники, Б.Бредники, Брюханово, Дубовик , Зайцево, Калинино, кучино, Ленево, Линево, Лесино, Лисино, Молодой Туд, Осиновка, Первухино, Перухино, Плеханово, Поздняково, Починки, Толкачевка, Федоровское, Шестаки). В заросше

In the center of the city of Sol-Iletsk, located in the Orenburg region, stands Victory Park - a symbolic memorial dedicated to the memory of those who did not return from the battlefields of the Great Patriotic War. This park was established in memory of the 3838 city residents who died in that terrible ordeal. The opening of the park took place o

The Alley of Heroes in the Sharlyk district of the Orenburg region is a symbol of the memory of ten Heroes of the Soviet Union and Russia, as well as three Heroes of Socialist Labor. This memorial complex was opened on May 8, 2011 with the support of Governor Yu. Berg. Description of the complex In the center of the composition there is a ste

Victory Park in Cheboksary is an iconic place for many local families and at the same time one of the best viewing platforms in the city. Located at the highest point of the city, the park covers more than 30 hectares and is located on the banks of the Volga in the city center. From here you have a stunning view of the Volga, the Cheboksary Volga r

Площадь 30-летия Победы создана в 1975 году. Место для площади выбрал первый секретарь Ульяновского обкома КПСС Анатолий Андрианович Скочилов. Мемориальная её часть представляет собой два яруса: на верхнем установлена 47-метровая стела-обелиск с пятиконечной звездой на вершине и скульптурная группа воинов Великой Отечественной Войны, на нижнем ярус

The memorial complex "Land of Yurmaty" is a symbol of the memory of former settlements liquidated for the construction of the cities of Salavat and Ishimbay, as well as of the heroes who died during the Great Patriotic War. This complex, located on the federal highway Salavat-Ishimbay in the Sterlitamak region of the Republic of Bashkortostan, incl

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

The monument was erected on the site of a mass grave of Red Army soldiers of the 217th Orenburg Regiment, who died during the 1918 battles for the Donguzskaya railway station, near the city of Orenburg. During the civil war in 1918, a clash occurred between the “whites” and the “reds” on the territory of the Khusainov farm. The commander of the "Re

The memorial complex in the city of Buzuluk, Orenburg region, is an important symbol of remembrance of the Great Patriotic War. It comprises several significant elements: The Eternal Flame was installed in 1970 thanks to the initiative of Buzuluk's Komsomol members. This symbolic flame honors the memory of the fallen soldiers and was inaugurated f

Cathedral (Oktyabrskaya) Square in Tambov is one of the symbols of the city, permeated with history and the memory of important events. This is the place where in ancient times the defenders of the fortress gathered, where the Transfiguration Church arose, and where the Monument of Glory, dedicated to those who fell during the Great Patriotic War,

Памятный знак был установлен в 1975 году, в честь празднования 30-летия Великой Победы. Расположен на окраине поселка Первомайский Оренбургской области, примерно в 16 километрах к югу от Оренбурга. Памятник представляет собой собранную из кирпича (изначально был оштукатурен) и железобетонных блоков  усеченную пирамиду высотой около двух метров

In 1926, in the historical heart of Samara, one of its iconic squares was named Samarskaya Square. However, it was only in the 1960s that an attractive square was created nearby, adding coziness and beauty to the surroundings. In 1975, as a tribute to the heroic past, a passage to the Volga River was opened through the square, named Victory Passage

The memorial complex, whose solemn opening took place on May 2, 2005, has become an indispensable symbol on the central square of the Saraktash settlement in the Orenburg region. The stela, standing at a height of about 6 meters, is the main element of the memorial complex dedicated to the military and labor glory. Installed on a small pedestal wit

The Transural Grove Monument is a memorial dedicated to the victims of political repression in the 20th century, located in the southern part of the city of Orenburg, Russia. Opened on July 11, 1993, it is a small mound made of granite stones with an Orthodox cross installed on top. There is a memorial plaque on the monument with the inscription:

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

Памятник в селе Холмец (Оленинский район Тверской области), на месте братской могиле. В ней захоронены 782 советских воина. Среди них и А.И. Левин. В 1982 на могиле установлена архит. скульп. композиция, арх. В.В. Ракута, инж. М.В. Лебедев. Имя Левина присвоено пионерской дружине Холмецкой 8-летней школы, его подвигу посвящена экспозиция в школьном

The War Defenders Obelisk in the village of Bikkulovo, part of the Maryevsky Rural Council in the Oktyabrsky District of the Orenburg Region, is one of the significant landmarks of the region. This monument is dedicated to the memory of those who gave their lives in the fight against fascism and did not return from the battlefronts of the Great Pat

The monument, erected in 1951 at the site of the death of the heroic stratonauts of the Osoaviakhim-1 (OAX-1) balloon, is a monument of federal significance. This balloon reached a record height for its time - 22,000 meters. P.F. Fedoseenko, A.B. Vasenko and I.D. Usyskin became heroes who accomplished this feat. The monument is located near the ci

During World War II, there were a significant number of Japanese prisoners of war on the territory of the Soviet Union. After the end of the conflict, the remains of some of them were discovered and transported to Japan for reinterment in accordance with traditional rites. In Orenburg, in the village of Rakityanka, 35 graves of Japanese prisoners o

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

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