Monument to City of Military Glory

The Monument to City of Military Glory is a granite column decorated with bronze ornaments and sculptural reliefs capturing military events of the region. Four square pillars surround the central column, their bronze surfaces displaying detailed scenes from the city's military past.

The monument was established in 2010 to recognize Rzhev's designation as a City of Military Glory by Russian authorities. This honor commemorates the intense fighting that took place in the city from 1941 to 1943 during the war.

The memorial serves as a gathering place where residents and visitors come together for solemn ceremonies honoring those who fought for the city. These occasions shape the community's relationship with its past and bring people together around shared memory.

The memorial is open year-round and located in a central position making it easy to reach on foot from most parts of the city. Guided tours and information about special events at the site can be arranged through the local tourism office.

The four pillars surrounding the column tell a connected visual story rather than depicting isolated events from the city's defense. This arrangement transforms the memorial into a kind of stone history book that unfolds as visitors walk around it.