Памятник жертвам белого террора
Памятник жертвам белого террора, Memorial to victims of White Terror in Voronezh, Russia.
Description
The memorial is a granite cube standing in Nadezhda Square, topped with a supported bowl and featuring a small fountain on its front face. Architect A.I. Popov-Shaman designed the structure in 1929 to commemorate a significant moment in the city's past.
History
In October 1919, military forces led by K.K. Mamontov captured the city and executed political opponents in the Square of Round Rows. The memorial preserves the memory of these executions as a reminder of this violent chapter.
Culture
The memorial marks a violent chapter when political opponents were executed for their beliefs. Visitors walking past can reflect on the local figures who lost their lives during this period.
Practical
The memorial sits at the intersection of Plekhanovskaya Street and Ordzhonikidze Street in central Voronezh, close to public transportation stops. It is easy to reach on foot and lies along common walking routes through the city center.
Did you know?
Beneath the memorial lies a mass grave where executed individuals including Pavel Skribis and Nikolai Schlegel were buried. The site marks not just a commemoration but an actual burial place of those who died.
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