Tree of Sadness, Monument in City of Angels, Beslan, Russia.
The Tree of Sadness is a bronze memorial in Beslan standing about 9 meters tall with sculpted figures of women and children. The monument features detailed forms showing gestures of grief and the bonds between people.
The memorial was created to remember the 2004 tragedy in Beslan when a hostage crisis claimed hundreds of lives over several days. It stands as a permanent record of this moment in the city's history.
The memorial functions as a place where families gather to remember those lost and express their shared grief. People visit to honor the victims and find connection with others who carry similar sorrow.
The site is open year-round and easy to reach from main routes in the city. Visitors should allow time to walk around the memorial and take in the details of the sculpture.
The bronze figures were created by artist Zaurbek Dzanagov and show mothers reaching toward their children. This design symbolizes the eternal bond between parent and child that transcends loss.
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