Crossing memorial

The Crossing Memorial is a war memorial in Imeni Morozova marking a strategic defensive line where Soviet forces fought during the siege of Leningrad. The site features stone markers, commemorative inscriptions, and preserved military equipment that document the operations of that period.

Built in 1970, the memorial marks where military units made a crossing during the 900-day siege of Leningrad from 1941 to 1944. This prolonged siege was one of the deadliest in modern warfare, and the site preserves the memory of those events.

The site forms part of the Green Belt of Glory, a network of memorials encircling Saint Petersburg that honors those who died defending the city. Visitors experience this memorial as one piece of a larger remembrance landscape connected across the former battlefields.

The site is easily accessible with designated parking areas and informational panels featuring historical maps and photographs. Visitors should prepare for open-air conditions as the memorial sits in an exposed location where weather can be changeable.

The memorial preserves actual military equipment used during combat operations, offering direct insight into the material reality of the conflict. These authentic objects help visitors understand the practical side of warfare during this period.