Памятник блокадной регулировщице, War memorial at Road of Life entrance, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The Pamyatnik blokadnoy regulirovshchitsy is a bronze memorial at the Road of Life entrance depicting a female traffic controller in winter clothing holding a signal flag. The site also features an anti-aircraft gun, a milestone marking the first kilometer of the route, and a circular cobblestone area.
The memorial honors the women who directed vehicles on the Road of Life during the 872-day Siege of Leningrad from 1941 to 1944. This route served as the only connection for supplies and evacuation during the blockade.
The statue depicts a woman in winter clothing directing traffic with her signal flag, representing the everyday work that saved lives during the siege. This image shows how ordinary people became heroes through their daily duties.
The memorial sits along a busy road and is easily accessible when approaching the route from the southeast. The open layout with clear pathways makes it straightforward to explore the entire site and its elements.
The monument was originally placed at kilometer zero of the Road of Life but was later moved to its current entrance location. This relocation improved visibility and accessibility for visitors exploring the historical route.
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