Ehrenmal für die gefallenen Helden der Sowjetarmee, War memorial in Olbrichtplatz, Dresden, Germany
The memorial for fallen Soviet Army heroes is a war monument on Olbrichtplatz featuring two bronze soldier figures: one holds a Soviet flag while another is shown kneeling with a machine gun. The memorial rests on red Meissen granite and bears reliefs with soldier scenes and Soviet symbols.
The memorial was created in 1945 by sculptor Otto Rost and was the first war monument on German soil dedicated to Soviet soldiers. In 1994 it was relocated from Albertplatz to its current location near the Military History Museum.
The memorial displays Soviet symbols like the hammer and sickle alongside soldier reliefs at its base. These elements reflect the significance this place holds in remembering Soviet casualties.
The location is on Olbrichtplatz and easy to reach, though situated near busy roads. Wheelchair access is limited, so keep this in mind when planning a visit.
The memorial's foundation is made from red granite quarried in Meissen, a renowned German porcelain region, giving it a regional connection to Saxony's craftsmanship heritage. This material choice ties together local tradition with the broader commemorative purpose.
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