Aircraft pilots memorial
Aircraft pilots memorial, Aviation memorial site at Mitrofanovskoe Cemetery in Chelyabinsk, Russia.
This memorial is a granite monument located at Mitrofanovskoe Cemetery that displays aviation symbols and commemorative inscriptions. The structure honors pilots who served in military aviation and stands as a designated regional cultural site.
The memorial was built in 1927 to honor pilots who died in military operations during 1919 in the Chelyabinsk region. It represents an early recognition of aviation casualties during the turbulent period following the Russian Revolution.
The memorial serves as a gathering place where visitors and veterans come to honor the sacrifice of Soviet and Russian aviation personnel. Local communities gather here during commemorative events to remember those who served in the skies above the region.
The memorial sits within the cemetery grounds and can be accessed through the main entrance. Visitors should allow time to read the inscriptions and show respect while walking through the area.
This memorial ranks among the earliest monuments dedicated to aviation personnel in the Ural region and predates many standard war memorials. It offers insight into how early Soviet society chose to commemorate its aviation heroes in this industrial region.
Location: Chelyabinsk
Part of: Mitrofanovskoe Cemetery
GPS coordinates: 55.12861,61.35222
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:01
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