Monument to Blockade Stickleback, Bronze fish monument near Kronstadt Footstock, Russia
The monument features three small bronze sticklebacks mounted on metal waves along the granite parapet of the Bypass Canal near Blue Bridge.
During the Leningrad Siege of 1941-1944, residents caught sticklebacks for food when other food sources were depleted, helping thousands survive the harsh times.
The memorial includes verses by Kronstadt poet Maria Aminova on a granite plaque, commemorating the fish's role in sustaining the population.
Visitors can reach the monument by walking along the Bypass Canal embankment, with regular flower tributes occurring on January 27, the Siege Liberation Day.
Scientists at the Leningrad Medical Institute developed stickleback fish oil extract during the blockade to treat burns and wounds in hospitals.
Made from material: bronze, metal
GPS coordinates: 59.98933,29.76208
Latest update: May 14, 2025 07:43
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