Soviet military cemetery in Suwałki, Military cemetery in Suwałki, Poland
The Soviet military cemetery in Suwałki is a burial ground where Soviet soldiers who died during World War II operations in the region are interred. The site features graves and memorial structures dedicated to these fallen military personnel.
The cemetery was established in 1942 to receive Soviet soldiers who died in combat operations in the region. It marks a chapter of the war when Soviet forces fought and lost soldiers on Polish territory.
The site reflects how the Soviet military presence shaped the region's history, and visitors can see how it continues to serve as a place where people remember those who fell. The monuments and inscriptions on the grounds speak to the shared experiences of war across borders.
The cemetery is located on Suwałki-Szwajcaria street and can be reached by local public transport. Visitors can access the grounds during regular hours to walk among the memorials.
The cemetery received official recognition as an immovable monument in the Podlaskie Voivodeship registry on August 26, 1991. This designation reflects the site's importance as a place of historical remembrance.
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