Soviet War Memorial

The memorial encompasses eight burial chambers along the main axis, with a 33.5-meter obelisk marking the central point of the commemorative site.

Built between 1947 and 1949, this memorial contains the graves of 13,200 Soviet soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Berlin.

Bronze tablets inscribed with names, birth years, and military ranks of identified soldiers line the memorial walls, preserving their memory for future generations.

The memorial site spans 30,000 square meters and features multiple pathways leading to different sections, making it accessible for visitors to explore.

A statue of Mother Russia stands in front of the obelisk, watching over the burial chambers that each contain exactly 1,182 fallen soldiers.

Location: Pankow

Inception: 1948

Made from material: granite, Muschelkalk

GPS coordinates: 52.63548,13.49561

Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:42