Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, War memorial in Alexander Garden, Moscow, Russia
The memorial features a dark red porphyry design with a bronze laurel branch and helmet on a black stone slab near the Kremlin wall.
Inaugurated on May 8, 1967, the monument contains remains of a soldier who died defending Moscow from Nazi forces in December 1941.
The memorial displays inscriptions of Soviet hero cities and includes urns containing soil from locations that endured intense World War II combat.
Guards from the Kremlin Regiment perform a ceremonial change every hour, while visitors can observe the eternal flame burning in front of the tomb.
The monument incorporates three distinct materials in its construction: bronze elements, quartzite foundation, and decorative labradorite details.
Location: Tverskoy District
Location: Moscow
Inception: May 8, 1967
Creator: Nikolai Tomsky
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: bronze, quartzite, labradorite
GPS coordinates: 55.75472,37.61611
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12
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