Monument to the 10th NKVD Division in Volgograd

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Monument to the 10th NKVD Division in Volgograd

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Monument to the 10th NKVD Division in Volgograd, Military memorial in Chekistov Square, Volgograd, Russia.

The granite obelisk stands at the center of Chekistov Square, marking the location where the 10th NKVD Division defended Stalingrad during World War II.

The monument, constructed in 1947, honors the 10th NKVD Division that protected the central part of Stalingrad along the Tsaritsa River from 1942 to 1943.

This federal cultural heritage site represents the military legacy of Volgograd and serves as a focal point for annual commemorative ceremonies.

The memorial stands at coordinates 48.701636°N, 44.505908°E in the Voroshilovskiy District, near several other World War II historical sites.

From an initial force of 7,500 soldiers, only 200 members of the 10th NKVD Division remained after the Battle of Stalingrad.

Location: Volgograd

Location: Voroshilovskiy District, Volgograd

Location: Chekistov Square

GPS coordinates: 48.70164,44.50591

Latest update: March 24, 2025 00:25

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