Monument to Mikhail Panikakha in Volgograd

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Monument to Mikhail Panikakha in Volgograd, Military memorial in Volgograd, Russia

The Monument to Mikhail Panikakha stands in bronze against a stone pedestal, depicting a soldier in a moment of determination during combat.

In 1942, during the Battle of Stalingrad, Red Army soldier Mikhail Panikakha sacrificed his life by using incendiary bottles against German tanks.

The monument represents the defensive spirit of Volgograd and serves as a gathering place for military commemorations throughout the year.

Located near Prospekt Lenina, the monument remains accessible to visitors through public transportation and includes informational plaques in multiple languages.

The sculpture captures the exact moment when Panikakha, engulfed in flames, charged toward an enemy tank with his final incendiary bottle.

Location: Krasnooktyabrsky District

Inception: 1942

GPS coordinates: 48.76775,44.55507

Latest update: May 14, 2025 11:31

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