Memorial of Red Army soldiers in Vilnius

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Memorial of Red Army soldiers in Vilnius

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Memorial of Red Army soldiers in Vilnius, Soviet war memorial in Antakalnis Cemetery, Vilnius, Lithuania.

The memorial features stone sculptures and commemorative elements within the Antakalnis Cemetery, marking the graves of Soviet soldiers from World War II.

Built in 1984 under the supervision of sculptor Juozas Burneika, this monument stood as a testament to Soviet military presence in Lithuania until 2022.

The memorial represented different interpretations of World War II history between Soviet and Lithuanian perspectives through its architectural elements and inscriptions.

The memorial site remains accessible through the main entrance of Antakalnis Cemetery, located at coordinates 54.6986° N, 25.3236° E in Vilnius.

The memorial combined elements of Soviet military symbolism with local Lithuanian architectural influences in its design and construction materials.

Location: Vilnius

Creator: Juozas Burneika

Part of: Antakalnis Cemetery

GPS coordinates: 54.69860,25.32360

Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40

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