Селифонтовский полигон, Memorial cemetery in Selifontovo, Russia.
The Selifontovo Cemetery contains multiple burial sites spanning two meters deep, with recovered personal belongings including shoes, clothing, and everyday items.
In October 1938, 187 people including workers, farmers, clergy members, and engineers were executed at this location during the Great Terror period.
The cemetery holds annual memorial services to commemorate the victims, maintaining the connection between present generations and historical events.
The cemetery grounds are accessible to visitors, with monuments and information boards providing details about the individuals buried at this location.
This burial site is the only known location in Russia where NKVD officers placed artillery shells within the execution trenches.
Location: Селифонтово
Inception: 1938
GPS coordinates: 57.43222,39.67528
Latest update: April 8, 2025 00:37
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