Russian Military Cemetery of Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand
Russian Military Cemetery of Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand, Military cemetery in Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand, France
The Russian Military Cemetery contains 915 graves of Russian soldiers and officers who died during World War I on French territory.
This burial ground became part of the Funerary and Memory Sites of the First World War Western Front, receiving UNESCO World Heritage status.
The cemetery features headstones with inscriptions in both Russian and French, representing the connection between these two nations during World War I.
The French State maintains this cemetery permanently, ensuring proper preservation of the grounds and regular maintenance of the memorial structures.
Each year, French and Russian officials gather at this location to commemorate the soldiers through traditional military ceremonies.
Location: Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand
Part of: Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)
GPS coordinates: 49.15844,4.39949
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:59
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