Monument to Fyodor Poletaev in Ryazan
Monument to Fyodor Poletaev in Ryazan, Soviet war memorial in Ryazan, Russia
The Monument to Fyodor Poletaev is a granite structure in central Ryazan, designed by architect Lev Grigorievich Golubovskiy and created by sculptor Vladimir Yefimovich Tsigal. The memorial stands in a central location and displays the artistic craftsmanship of its era.
Fyodor Poletaev was a Soviet soldier from Ryazan who escaped a German concentration camp and joined the Italian resistance movement. He fought against Nazi forces there until 1945 and received military decorations from both his country and Italy.
The memorial honors a Soviet soldier who fought alongside Italian resistance fighters and earned respect across borders during the war. It stands as a symbol of the connection between Ryazan and the Italian anti-Nazi struggle.
The memorial is located in central Ryazan and can be reached easily by following main pedestrian routes through the city center. Its central position makes it accessible and visible to visitors exploring the downtown area.
The soldier honored by this memorial received Italy's highest military award, the Gold Medal for Military Valor, making him one of the few Soviet soldiers to receive such recognition from another nation. This cross-border honor reflects an extraordinary journey during wartime.
Location: Ryazan
Architects: Lev Grigorievich Golubovskiy
Creator: Vladimir Yefimovich Tsigal
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 54.61035,39.71749
Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26
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