Spassk Memorial, Memorial cemetery and monument in Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan.
The memorial complex features crosses and monuments arranged around mass graves located 35 kilometers south of Karaganda on the Almaty highway.
The site operated as a KarLag camp where international prisoners were confined after World War II, with approximately 5000 individuals buried in mass graves.
Multiple nations have placed commemorative monuments at the location to honor their citizens who perished during their imprisonment at this facility.
Transportation to the memorial requires arrangements through local taxi services, with typical round-trip fares from Karaganda reaching 5000 tenge.
The memorial grounds contain dedicated sections where different countries maintain separate monuments, creating an international space of remembrance.
Location: Karaganda Region
GPS coordinates: 49.53806,73.29778
Latest update: April 17, 2025 14:03
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