Monument to Fyodor Poletaev in Ryazan
Monument to Fyodor Poletaev in Ryazan, Soviet war memorial in Ryazan, Russia
The granite monument features a commemorative structure designed by architect Lev Grigorievich Golubovskiy and created by Vladimir Yefimovich Tsigal in central Ryazan.
Fyodor Poletaev, a Soviet soldier from Ryazan, joined the Italian resistance movement after escaping German concentration camps and fought against Nazi forces until 1945.
The memorial stands as a symbol of Russian-Italian cooperation during World War II, earning Poletaev both Soviet and Italian military decorations.
Visitors can reach the monument by following the main pedestrian paths through the center of Ryazan, where it serves as an educational site.
The monument represents one of few Russian war memorials dedicated to a soldier who received Italy's highest military honor, the Gold Medal for Military Valor.
Location: Ryazan
Architects: Lev Grigorievich Golubovskiy
Creator: Vladimir Yefimovich Tsigal
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 54.61035,39.71749
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:42
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