Museum Ilinsky Frontiers

Museum Ilinsky Frontiers is a memorial site in Ilinskoe that documents the defensive line against German forces. The grounds contain original wartime fortifications with preserved pillboxes, artillery pieces, and collections of documents, photographs, and personal items from soldiers who served there.

The site commemorates cadets from the Podolsk Military School who fought against German forces in 1941. This location was a key position in the defensive line during the Moscow offensive in October 1941.

The site serves as a place where visitors come to remember those who fought here. The memorial flame and preserved military structures create a space for reflection on the events that shaped this region.

The grounds are accessible on foot and pathways are generally walkable, though the terrain can be uneven in places. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear and prepare for changeable weather, particularly during colder months.

Many visitors overlook the youth of those who fought here. The cadets were often teenagers who trained under extreme conditions and were sent directly into combat against experienced German troops.

Location: Il'inskoe

Founders: Ivan Strelbitsky

Architects: Yevgeny Kireyev

Official opening: May 8, 1975

Part of: Ильинские рубежи, где в годы Великой Отечественной войны героически сражались курсанты Подольских пехотного и артиллерийского училищ (Ильинское)

GPS coordinates: 54.97718,36.16620

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05