Белый Остров, War memorial in Sestroretsk, Russia
White Island is a granite stele positioned on a raised circular earthen mound and surrounded by triangular anti-tank obstacles. These elements together mark a key defensive location from World War Two.
In August 1941, a military unit commanded by Anatoly Ivanovich Osovsky stopped Finnish forces at this position. This marked the beginning of a prolonged struggle to hold the city's approaches.
The site is part of a memorial complex dedicated to those who fought during the blockade. Today it serves as a place where people pause to remember that period.
The memorial sits near the Rzhavaya Canal and is accessible via Primorskoe Highway. The location is easy to reach and stands in an open area with good views of the surroundings.
The site is called White Island despite being on land rather than surrounded by water. This unusual name reflects how the place was perceived during the struggle for the city.
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