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Yekaterinburg War Memorial, Yekaterinburg

4.7
#2 of 42 in Historic Sites in Yekaterinburg
Must see · Historic Site · Tourist Spot
Pay respect to the lives lost in the conflicts of the late 20th and early 21st century at Yekaterinburg War Memorial. This touching monument was initially erected in memory of the casualties of the Afghan War, and was later expanded to include the victims of the war in Chechnya. Curved black marble pillars that bear the years of conflicts and the names of the fallen surrounded the statue of a soldier with his head bowed. In front of the memorial you'll often see flowers left by people to honor those who are gone but not forgotten. By using our Yekaterinburg holiday builder tool, you can arrange your visit to Yekaterinburg War Memorial and other attractions in Yekaterinburg.
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  • By olegl28
    This memorial is very significant place in Ekaterinburg, specially for people who was born in 60th last century. So many young men was killed in Afghanistan.  more »
  • By jo-schops
    This monument is not paid by the government but by the mothers who lost there sons during the war in Afghanistan. It makes a deep impression and reminds us of the horrors of war.  more »
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