Památník osvobození Rudou armádou, War memorial in Čechovy sady, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
The Liberation by Red Army Memorial is a monument in Olomouc featuring a tall pylon reaching about 13 meters high and an attached mausoleum with relief decorations. The mausoleum contains soldier remains and stands within Čechovy sady park.
The memorial was inaugurated on July 15, 1945, shortly after Soviet forces liberated Olomouc in the final months of World War II. This prompt construction reflected the importance of the event for the local community.
The sculptures depict a Czech worker and a Soviet soldier, symbolizing cooperation between local and Soviet forces during that period. These figures shape how visitors understand and experience the memorial today.
The memorial is located within Čechovy sady park and remains accessible to visitors year-round without restrictions. It stands in a public space where you can walk freely and spend as much time as you need.
Architect Jaroslav Kovář младший designed the memorial to serve as a final resting place for soldiers who died in regional liberation battles. The combination of pylon and mausoleum created an innovative approach to commemoration at the time.
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