Monuments of T-34 gun turrets in Volgograd

The T-34 gun turret monuments mark the defensive lines where Soviet forces positioned their tanks during the Battle of Stalingrad in 1942.

These tank turrets were transformed into permanent memorials between 1951 and 1954 to commemorate the 62nd and 64th Armies that defended the city.

The turret monuments contribute to Russian national identity by preserving military artifacts that represent the defense strategies during World War II.

Visitors can locate multiple turret monuments along major streets in Volgograd, including Chuikova Street and Lenin Avenue, with informational plaques at each site.

Each turret monument displays specific inscriptions detailing the exact military units that fought in that particular location between August 1942 and January 1943.

Location: Volgograd

Inception: 1951

GPS coordinates: 48.71080,44.53004

Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:45