Russisch Monument, Memorial monument in Bergen, Netherlands
The Russian Monument is a memorial featuring a white Carrara marble cross mounted on three Swedish granite blocks. Six stone pillars surrounding the cross are connected by bronze chains, creating an enclosed commemorative space.
The monument marks the burial site of approximately 500 Russian soldiers who died in 1799 during military action in this region. This conflict was part of the Second Coalition War fought against French-Batavian forces in the Netherlands.
The monument displays Cyrillic inscriptions that honor Russian soldiers who died during military clashes in this town. The golden letters preserve the memory of these warriors in their native script, linking the site to Eastern European history.
The memorial is located at the intersection of Russenweg and Notweg, making it easy to find by foot. The site provides shaded areas and allows visitors to explore the location at a leisurely pace.
Approximately 560 soldiers rest beneath the monument, while hundreds more are buried under a nearby dune in another part of town. These two burial sites together create a significant memorial landscape for the fallen Russian warriors.
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