Monument to the Heroic Defenders of Leningrad

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Monument to the Heroic Defenders of Leningrad, 48-meter obelisk at Victory Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

The bronze and granite monument features a broken ring design surrounding a central obelisk with sculptures depicting defenders at the base.

The memorial was constructed in 1974 to commemorate the resistance of Leningrad citizens during the 900-day siege in World War II.

The memorial hall exhibits maps, artifacts, and documentaries that tell the story of Leningrad's defense through multimedia installations.

Located near transportation routes from Pulkovo Airport, the monument includes an underground hall open for visitors throughout the year.

Gas torches illuminate engraved messages within the broken ring structure, creating visual effects against the granite surface at night.

Location: Moskovsky District, Saint Petersburg

Inception: 1974

Architects: Valentin Kamensky, Sergey Speransky

Height: 4,800 cm

Made from material: bronze, granite

GPS coordinates: 59.84292,30.32194

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31

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