Курська дуга, Military memorial complex in Kursk, Russia.
The memorial comprises a 24-meter triumphal arch, Saint George's Church, military equipment displays, and a bronze statue of Marshal Georgy Zhukov.
Built in 1998, this memorial honors the Soviet victory at the Battle of Kursk in 1943, where German forces suffered a decisive defeat.
The memorial walls contain marble tablets inscribed with names of fallen soldiers, while the eternal flame burns continuously to honor their sacrifice.
Located at the northern exit of Kursk along a 600-meter boulevard, the complex includes authentic World War II equipment like the T-34 tank and Katyusha rocket launcher.
The church houses seven thousand marble plaques bearing names of soldiers who perished during the Battle of Kursk.
GPS coordinates: 51.78014,36.17492
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34
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