The Motherland Calls

This monumental statue stands 85 meters tall, depicting a woman figure stepping forward with an upraised sword against the Russian sky.

The memorial was constructed between 1959 and 1967 to commemorate the Battle of Stalingrad, marking a turning point in World War II.

The statue forms part of a significant triptych alongside memorials in Magnitogorsk and Berlin, representing the creation and final placement of the victory sword.

Visitors can access the memorial complex throughout the year, with the statue serving as the central point of the Mamayev Kurgan memorial ensemble.

The structure contains 7,900 tons of concrete, 5,500 tons of foundation blocks, and internal metal wires that allow the statue to move in strong winds.

Location: Tsentralny District

Inception: 1959

Architects: Iakov Bielopolski, Дёмин, Вениамин Алексеевич

Creator: Е. В. Вучетич

Official opening: October 15, 1967

Height: 2 m

Made from material: concrete, wire rope

Creator: Е. В. Вучетич

Part of: Mamayev Kurgan

Website: https://stalingrad-battle.ru

GPS coordinates: 48.74228,44.53708

Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:58