Monument T-34 tanks, Zaporozhye

Zaporozhye is famous for its unusual and interesting monuments. There is a monument to the teacher and factory workers. But the best part is devoted to the Great Patriotic War. Monuments of this kind of praise the valiant exploits of various types of troops.

Monument to tank T-34 - one of these monuments. It is dedicated to the memory of the legendary tank crew under the command of Lieutenant Nikolai Yatsenko.

From the history of the monument to the T-34

Monument to tank T-34 know everything. It is located on the street Soviet. Opening of the monument took place in 1960 in the Victory Day. On the granite pedestal stands firmly battle tank. This tank designers of the monument found somewhere near Zhitomir. When restored, the tank under its own power arrived in Zaporizhzhya (at least, these rumors go) and was placed on a pedestal. True history buffs will notice some inaccuracy. On the monument exhibited a modified T-34 tank, which began to produce in 1944. A monument dedicated to the events of 1943.

Crew T-34 first broke into the captured city. Their task was to draw fire and locate enemy firing points. The crew members were conscious to death for the sake of the future of freedom of Zaporozhye. They completely failed in their task. The crew not only found the weapon emplacements of the Nazis, and some destroyed. Everyone, including Lieutenant V. Yatsenko, until recently fought against the enemy. Posthumously crew T-34 received the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.

Nearby Attractions

Next to the monument of the T-34 is a wonderful park guards. Walking through the square you will return after a hard day. And hidden in the shade of the trees is another attraction - a monument to the border guards.

How to get to the monument of the T-34

To get to this attraction, you can use the services of public transport (trolleybus number 19) or fit some taxis.