Stronger Than Death, Memorial monument in Semey, Kazakhstan.
The black tombstone structure rises 30 meters high with a marble centerpiece showing a mother protecting her child beneath a nuclear cloud representation.
The monument, constructed in 2002 on Polkovnichy Island, commemorates individuals affected by nuclear tests conducted at the Semipalatinsk Test Site during Soviet times.
The memorial structure, designed by Shot-Aman Valikhanov, represents the determination of Kazakh people to remember and honor those impacted by nuclear experimentation.
Located 600 meters south of the central Irtysh River bridge, the monument welcomes visitors who want to understand the effects of nuclear testing.
The memorial integrates a marble sculpture with the representation of a nuclear mushroom cloud, creating a powerful statement about human perseverance.
Location: Semey
Architects: Shot-Aman Valikhanov
GPS coordinates: 50.39279,80.26250
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:47
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