Monument to soldiers-internationalists, Zaporozhye

In the city of Zaporozhye is a monument to soldiers-internationalists. It is mainly dedicated to the memory of the dead Cossacks in Afghanistan. But the monument complex also includes commemorative plate countrymen perished in local wars around the world.

The history of the monument to soldiers-internationalists

Opening of the monument took place in December 1995. The initiators of the monument made by local veteran internationalists. The author of the monument - Vladlen Dubinin.

All of the composition of the monument has its own value. Even the bright, wild stone, randomly scribbled on a pedestal, reminiscent lifeless highlands of Afghanistan. On the pedestal are three figures of young soldiers. Even in suits sculptures everything is thought out to the smallest detail. One of the soldiers-internationalists clearly wounded. He is depicted behind all. His gaze dropped down. He had no more strength to resist the cunning and cruel enemy. But he is ready to fight his last breath. The faces of the others read the determination to go on. The desire to go back home and see the mother is stronger than fear and despair. From this comes the colossal monument to power.

The complex also includes a monument to two commemorative granite plaques. They are listed in chronological order of the country in wars involving not only the soldiers of Zaporozhye, and from all over the Soviet Union.

Nearby Attractions

Monument to soldiers-internationalists set in the city center. Near a park. The cozy alleys, benches and a fountain will help you to refresh yourself and gain strength. A few meters away is the House of Culture "DSS."

How to get to the monument to soldiers-internationalists

At 100 meters from the monument is a public transport stop. After this stop in a route number 85 bus.