Eternal Flame Memorial

The Eternal Flame Memorial is a central monument within the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin featuring granite slabs carved with military imagery and a continuously burning flame at its heart. The structure occupies a prominent position within the fortress walls and remains easily visible from multiple approaches through the site.

The memorial was built in 1965 to honor Soviet citizens who died during the Second World War from 1941 to 1945. Its construction in the post-war decades reflects how the nation transformed grief into lasting monuments of remembrance.

The memorial serves as a focal point where locals gather to pay respects with flowers and conduct ceremonies honoring those who died in war. These gatherings happen regularly throughout the year, and especially intensify on days of national remembrance.

The memorial is accessible on foot from the Kremlin's main entrance and lies along the typical visitor routes through the fortress. Information plaques at several points provide context and are available in multiple languages to help visitors understand the site's significance.

A T-34 tank manufactured in Nizhny Novgorod during wartime stands near the memorial as a witness to the city's industrial role. This tank model was one of the most advanced armored vehicles of its era and represents the technical demands the war placed on local factories.

Location: Nizhny Novgorod

Inception: 1965

GPS coordinates: 56.32872,44.00125

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:40