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Monument Krotov BA

Monument Krotov BA

Boris A. Krotov Monument located near the street named in his honor. Made monument in the traditional manner, but with a special distinction, peculiar only to the commander Boris Andreyevich. He was captured at his commonplace - hunting down the enemy on the front lines of Dnipropetrovsk region in 1941.

The history of the heroic death

Major Krotov Soviet army sent to protect Dnepropetrovsk at the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. He is a brilliant operation to defend the city, for which he was awarded the first of all the belligerent title of Hero of the Soviet Union. Protecting the region was complicated with each day, Krotov did not leave the battlefield for a minute. The main battle moved to the southern villages near the town (now there is a residential area Topol and place of the memorial). Krotov time to undermine the enemy tank, but then he gets shot. As if oblivious to blood loss and pain, major leaves his regiment, and died that evening.

His name has gone down in history as a valiant defender of the Fatherland, in his honor named streets of Dnepropetrovsk.

Where is the monument

To find a monument, it is necessary to go from the residential area to the picturesque park Topol, the head of which is installed a bust of the hero, an eloquent Krotov.

Attractions nearby

Nearby worth a look at an unusual monument 933rd Regiment defense , which established in 1996 after the dissolution of the base. You can also visit the unique natural tract Tunnel bar that keeps the wild beauty of the forest under the busiest road highway. It is interesting to come with your family for a walk in the fresh air at any time of the year.

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