Monument to the Soviet Army, War monument in central Sofia, Bulgaria
The Monument to the Soviet Army is a war memorial in central Sofia with a roughly 37-meter pyramid base topped by a sculptural group showing Soviet soldiers, Bulgarian workers, and families. The structure stands in Knyazheska Garden near Sofia University and dominates the space with its substantial size.
The monument was built between 1952 and 1954 under communist rule and commemorates Soviet soldiers who took part in military operations in Bulgaria during 1944. It was created during a period when Soviet support heavily shaped the country's political direction.
The monument carries the name of the Soviet Army and became a symbol of post-war Soviet-Bulgarian relations. Visitors often see traces of transformations that have made it a place of artistic expression and public dialogue.
The memorial stands in Knyazheska Garden and is easily reached by multiple public transit options and walking paths. The site is accessible during daytime hours without any admission requirements or fixed opening times.
The memorial is regularly transformed by local artists through paint and installations, sparking discussions about how history is remembered. These artistic interventions have made it a living symbol of Bulgaria's ongoing conversation about its Soviet past.
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