Мемориал воинам-афганцам, War memorial in Penza, Russia.
The Afghan Gates memorial features an 8-meter triumphal arch with bronze reliefs depicting military scenes and a granite stele containing an eternal flame.
The memorial construction started in 1999 under General Petrov's initiative and was completed in 2010, commemorating soldiers who served in Afghanistan from 1979 to 1989.
The granite plates display names of 128 Penza natives who died in Afghanistan and 6 soldiers listed as missing in action during the conflict.
The memorial stands in the Military Glory Square on Maxim Gorky Street, offering free access to visitors throughout the year.
The construction required 110 tons of granite and 300 cubic meters of concrete, with sculptor Alexander Bem creating eight detailed bronze high reliefs.
GPS coordinates: 53.19320,45.01130
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:50
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