Memorial to Defenders of the Soviet Arctic during the Great Patriotic War

The Memorial to Defenders of the Soviet Arctic is a monumental structure on Green Cape Hill in Murmansk. A 35.5-meter soldier figure holding a rifle stands on a 7-meter pedestal overlooking Murmansk Bay.

The memorial was inaugurated in October 1974 to honor military units that defended the Soviet Arctic region during World War II from 1941 to 1945. This northern area was strategically vital in the larger conflict against Nazi Germany.

The memorial bears the name Defenders of the Soviet Arctic and expresses through its design the importance of this region to the nation. Visitors encounter symbols such as the eternal flame and granite slabs that honor the soldiers who fought in this harsh terrain.

Visitors can reach the memorial through a central granite staircase that leads to an observation platform. From this vantage point, you can see across Murmansk and the surrounding landscape.

Sealed capsules beneath the memorial's base hold seawater from the location where the patrol vessel Tuman sank. These capsules also contain soil from significant battle sites across the Arctic, creating a physical link to historical places.

Location: Murmansk

Inception: 1974

Architects: Igor' Pokrovskiy

Creator: Իսաակ Բրոդսկի

Height: 42.5 m

GPS coordinates: 68.99290,33.07105

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:54