Pomnik Karola Świerczewskiego w Poznaniu, Communist memorial monument in Poznań, Poland.
The Pomnik Karola Świerczewskiego w Poznaniu was a concrete monument shaped like a bayonet handle rising about 18 meters high. It was accompanied by two stone slabs featuring carved battle scenes.
The monument was erected in 1975 to commemorate a Soviet general who played an important role in the region. It was demolished in 2009 during Poland's decommunization campaign.
The site honored a Soviet general and reflected the political identity of the post-war period through its design and inscriptions. Visitors could observe relief carvings and text that expressed the values of that era.
The site was located on Grochowska Street in a district that once bore the general's name. Today the location is accessible, though the monument itself no longer stands.
The project involved not only professional designers but also local residents and businesses who contributed through voluntary work efforts. This community participation was typical of public projects during the socialist period.
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