Katyn Forest, Memorial site near Smolensk, Russia.
The Katyn Forest contains burial grounds and a memorial complex featuring stone tablets, military artifacts, and sculptures marking mass graves locations.
In 1940, Soviet forces executed over 22,000 Polish officers, police, and intellectuals in this forest, keeping the truth hidden until 1990.
The memorial includes Orthodox and Catholic religious symbols, reflecting the shared history between Poland and Russia through commemorative ceremonies.
Visitors reach the memorial complex through organized tours from Smolensk, with guided visits available in Russian, Polish, and English languages.
Metal plaques throughout the forest display names of identified victims, creating a database of the massacred Polish officers and civilians.
GPS coordinates: 54.77444,31.78111
Latest update: March 11, 2025 19:46
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