Ehrenmal für Sowjetsoldaten

The Ehrenmal für Sowjetsoldaten is a war memorial on Neuer Markt in Stralsund, consisting of granite plates, bronze reliefs, and a red granite obelisk topped with the Soviet state emblem. The site contains 76 individual graves of Soviet soldiers arranged in rows in front of St. Mary's Church.

The memorial was built after World War II when Soviet troops entered Stralsund on May 1, 1945, and the city became part of the Soviet occupation zone. It marks the place where Soviet soldiers died during the fighting and occupation.

The memorial stands on Neuer Markt, a central square in the old town, where it serves as a place of remembrance today. Visitors pass by to read the names of fallen soldiers and leave flowers.

The memorial is located directly on Neuer Markt in the old town and is easy to reach on foot. Informational plaques at the site provide details about the fallen soldiers.

The bronze relief was designed by Johannes Friedrich Rogge from Dresden and depicts a Red Army soldier and a civilian shaking hands as a symbol of reconciliation. This artwork is often overlooked despite carrying a deeper meaning about peace and understanding between nations.

Location: Stralsund

GPS coordinates: 54.31048,13.08819

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:24