Pavlov's House, Historic fortified building in Volgograd, Russia.
The structure, known as Pavlov House, is a multi-story residential building in central Volgograd that became a fortified defense point during World War Two. It stands near Lenin Square and features four floors with thick brick walls and reinforced windows that once served as observation posts.
Sergeant Yakov Pavlov and a small group of Soviet soldiers held the structure for roughly 60 days in autumn 1942 during the Battle of Stalingrad against advancing German forces. The defense ended only when the broader battle turned in winter that same year.
The name honors the soldier who led the defense, and the structure still carries memorial plaques on its outer walls. Parts of the facade deliberately show traces of wartime damage next to renovated sections that now serve again as living space.
Public transport to Lenin Square brings visitors nearby, from where the site is reachable on foot. Guided tours explain the military defense measures applied during the siege.
The defenders dug underground passages to connect the structure to Soviet supply lines while holding the strategic position above. These tunnels allowed the small unit to endure longer than many larger military positions around them.
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