Soviet War Memorial, War memorial in Pankow, Germany.
The Soviet War Memorial is a commemoration site in Pankow featuring eight burial chambers arranged along the main axis and a central obelisk made of granite and limestone. The entire grounds offer multiple pathways connecting different sections and allowing visitors to move through the space.
Built between 1947 and 1949, the memorial holds the graves of 13,200 Soviet soldiers who died during the Battle of Berlin. It was established in the years immediately following World War II to honor these losses.
Inscribed names and military ranks on the walls create a personal connection to the soldiers commemorated here. Visitors can read these details and feel a direct link to the individuals honored at this site.
The grounds are accessible on foot with plenty of space to explore and multiple pathways between burial chambers. Visitors should allow time to walk through the different areas and read the inscriptions throughout the site.
A statue of Mother Russia stands before the obelisk, watching over the burial chambers with each containing exactly 1,182 fallen soldiers. This sculpture serves as a symbol of Soviet mourning and remembrance at the site.
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