Stella Wings of Victory, Odessa
Stella "Wings of Victory" in Odessa - the famous symbol of the city, which recalls the victory over the fascist invaders. Fits Square April 10, in the resort Primorsky district.
History and architecture memorial
Stella "Wings of Victory" was opened in 1984 for the 40th anniversary of liberation of Odessa from fascist invaders.
Stella "Wings of Victory" is made from gray marble. Top memorial topped with a gold star. Recognized star that crowns the monument are symbolic wing soldiers winners. The authors of the project were the architects Vladimir Mironenko, VA Korogod V. Shinkarenko and sculptor N. Konyschiv.
After completion of the memorial to residents there of his name. In the authors talked about the winged goddess of victory Nike. Wings have always been a symbol of freedom and victory. At the same time reminds gull wing.
Two obelisks are the engraved inscription indicating the assignment Odessa title Hero City and immortalized the names of soldiers from Odessa - Heroes of the Soviet Union.
Getting there
Stella "Wings of Victory" is located in the center of the square on April 10 , which is located at the intersection of Prospect Shevchenko streets Chernyakhovsky, pioneer and Genoa. Nearby is Victory Park . On the other hand there is the Odessa School №56. A lot of the area lies route taxi (for example, number 9, 115, 137, 146, etc.) and trolley buses (number 5, 7, 9).