Mamayev Kurgan

Мамаев курган

historic hill in Volgograd

#2 in Volgograd / #51 in Russia

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Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd, Russia, is a historic hill that serves as a memorial complex dedicated to the Battle of Stalingrad during World War II. The site is dominated by the iconic statue "The Motherland Calls," which is one of the tallest statues in the world. This memorial honors the Soviet soldiers who fought and died in the brutal battle that was a turning point in the war.

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