Memorial of Red Army soldiers in Vilnius, Soviet war memorial in Antakalnis Cemetery, Vilnius, Lithuania.
The Memorial of Red Army soldiers in Vilnius is a war memorial located within Antakalnis Cemetery dedicated to Soviet soldiers who fell in World War II. The site featured stone sculptures and commemorative elements arranged around the burial area.
This memorial was built in 1984 under sculptor Juozas Burneika's direction as a testament to Soviet military presence in Lithuania. The site was removed from public view in 2022.
The memorial reflected different interpretations of World War II, shaped by Soviet and Lithuanian perspectives on the conflict. Visitors could see these contrasting views expressed through the inscriptions and design choices of the site.
The memorial was accessible through the main entrance of Antakalnis Cemetery and situated within a city burial ground with designated pathways. Visitors should be aware that the site is no longer publicly accessible.
The memorial blended Soviet military symbols with local Lithuanian architectural influences in its design and construction materials. This combination made it a notable example of cultural mixing during the Soviet period.
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