Victims of Deportation Memorial, Memorial site in Nalchik, Russia.
The granite and stone memorial features architectural elements that symbolize the suffering and resilience of the Balkar people during their deportation period.
In March 1944, Soviet authorities forcibly relocated over 37,000 Balkars from their homes to Central Asia, leading to thousands of deaths during transit and exile.
The memorial incorporates traditional Balkar design elements and serves as a gathering place for annual commemorative ceremonies on March 8.
Visitors can reach the memorial through public transportation from central Nalchik, with unrestricted access throughout the year.
The site includes the reburied remains of Kyazim Mechiyev, a celebrated Balkar poet who died in exile in Kazakhstan in 1945.
Location: Nalchik
Made from material: granite, stone
GPS coordinates: 43.47167,43.54889
Latest update: March 10, 2025 09:52
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