Soviet War Memorial, War memorial in Tiergarten, Germany
Description
The Soviet War Memorial is a war monument in Tiergarten featuring a central bronze soldier statue flanked by two tanks and artillery pieces. The site includes a memorial ground surrounded by stone columns and inscriptions that honor those commemorated here.
History
The memorial was built in 1945 and serves as the resting place for over 2,000 Soviet soldiers who died during the Battle of Berlin. It was constructed immediately after the war as one of the first Soviet commemorative sites in Western Europe.
Culture
The memorial incorporates materials from the demolished Reich Chancellery, transforming remnants of Nazi power into a place honoring Soviet soldiers. Visitors walking through can notice these repurposed stones woven into the structure, creating a physical link between destruction and remembrance.
Practical
The site is located on Straße des 17 Juni near the Brandenburg Gate and remains open year-round with free access. The grounds are easily accessible on foot and require no admission fee or special visiting hours.
Did you know?
Soviet military guards maintained a constant presence at this memorial during the Cold War, despite it being located in West Berlin's British sector. This unusual arrangement represented one of the oddest symbols of Berlin's division.
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