Nevsky Pyatachok & Nevskaya Dubrovka, War memorial in Kirovsk, Russia
Nevsky Pyatachok and Nevskaya Dubrovka form a memorial site along the Neva River, where trenches, fortifications, and military vehicles from the Second World War stand on a narrow strip of land. The complex stretches along the riverbank and includes monuments, bronze figures, and plaques dedicated to the soldiers who fought here.
During the Siege of Leningrad between 1941 and 1943, Soviet troops held this position in attempts to break the encirclement and relieve the besieged city. Fighting continued for over two years, with both sides struggling to control the narrow bridgehead that became one of the key approaches to Leningrad.
The memorial includes a museum displaying wartime artifacts, personal belongings of soldiers, and documents that detail the defense of Leningrad during World War II.
The memorial grounds remain open throughout the year, and visitors can walk through the outdoor displays at any time. A small museum in Nevskaya Dubrovka exhibits artifacts and photographs from the fighting and offers guided walks that explain the course of the battle.
The name Pyatachok means five kopeck coin and describes the tiny area that was contested between enemy lines. The soil here remains full of shrapnel to this day, and every spring after the snow melts new relics surface and are recovered by search teams.
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