Mound of Glory

Курган Славы (мемарыяльны комплекс)

memorial in Minsk

#8 in Minsk / #17 in Belarus

by texx1978

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The Mound of Glory is a significant World War II monument located near Minsk, Belarus. It commemorates the Soviet soldiers who liberated Belarus from Nazi occupation during the Minsk Offensive in 1944. The monument consists of a large, man-made hill topped with four giant bayonets, symbolizing the unity of the four Soviet fronts that participated in the operation. Surrounding the mound are various plaques and sculptures that honor the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers.

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