Monument to the border guards, Zaporozhye

"The people who do not remember the past, has a terrible future," - said the representative of the city administration of Zaporozhye at the opening of the monument to the border guards. Monument dedicated to the gallant feat of border guards, but especially those who first met the enemy June 22, 1941 at the borders of the Soviet Union.

The history of the monument to the border guards

The monument was unveiled in 2012 on the anniversary of the Great Patriotic War. On the creation of the monument took several years. And now he was the decoration of Zaporozhye. He also serves as a powerful reminder of the descendants of that terrible tragedy.

We often do not think about how many guards were killed, protecting the peace and tranquility of our borders. Especially a lot of losses brought the fascist attack. The installation of such a memorial sign was a priority of the veterans of frontier troops. For a long time I developed a sketch of the monument. Primarily interested in the opinion of the border guards. The work was done at the highest level. A modest memorial plaque with the emblem of the border guards in the best way displays them invisible, but such an important job.

Nearby Attractions

Zaporozhye - a very hospitable city. Here, you will not be bored. Continue familiarity with the city can be in the local history museum of the city. And you can spend the evening in one of the numerous restaurants in the city.

How to get to the monument to the border guards

Not far from the monument to border guards have public transport. Suitable for your route - the bus №23.