Monument to last defender of Brest fortress

The Monument to the Last Defender of Brest Fortress is a 3-meter-tall bronze sculpture standing in Nazran. The figure depicts a soldier in a posture of resistance, crafted from bronze and copper materials.

The monument commemorates the defense of Brest Fortress against German invasion in 1941, one of the first major battles of the war in the East. The fortress held out for over eight days despite overwhelming assault.

The monument serves as a gathering place where people come together to reflect on wartime sacrifices and their meaning for the community. It connects the story of a distant fortress to local memory and identity.

The monument is easily accessible and sits in a central location within Nazran, the capital of Ingushetia. Information panels beside the sculpture provide context in multiple languages for visitors.

The monument stands in Ingushetia, far from the actual Brest Fortress in Belarus, showing how memory of this battle lives across different parts of the former Soviet Union. This geographic distance underscores the war's impact across the entire nation.

Location: Ingushetia

Location: Nazran

Location: Терская область,с.Базоркино

Height: 3 m

Made from material: bronze, copper

GPS coordinates: 43.19750,44.77056

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:29