Road of Life, Ice supply route near Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Road of Life stretched across frozen Lake Ladoga, forming a 30-kilometer path connecting the mainland to the surrounded city during World War II.
From September 1941 to January 1944, this route transported 1.5 million tons of supplies into Leningrad and enabled the evacuation of 1.3 million civilians.
Memorial poles, monuments, and the Broken Ring sculpture mark the path, commemorating the determination of drivers who maintained this vital connection.
The ice road operated during winter months when Lake Ladoga froze to a thickness of one meter, allowing trucks to transport food and medical supplies.
Female truck drivers attached cooking pots to their vehicle cabs, creating noise to prevent falling asleep during dangerous crossings under enemy fire.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Part of: The Memorial in memory of the defense of the city in 1941-1944 «the Green Belt of Glory of Leningrad», Siege of Leningrad
GPS coordinates: 60.00276,30.55958
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:51
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