Flower of Life, War memorial in Vsevolozhsky District, Russia.
The Flower of Life Memorial is a war memorial in Vsevolozhsky District featuring a 15-meter tall daisy sculpture with petals shaped like a boy in pioneer dress. The grounds include stone plaques and pathways designed to guide visitors through the memorial space.
The memorial opened in 1968 and forms part of the Green Belt of Glory, a series of sites marking defense positions around Leningrad during the 1941-1944 siege. This section of the commemorative landscape honors the young people who defended the city.
The monument displays eight stone stelae inscribed with passages from Tanya's diary, revealing her personal account of living through the siege. These texts allow visitors to connect with the real experiences of someone who endured this period.
The memorial is located along the Road of Life and can be accessed through the entrance connected to Friendship Alley. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes as the grounds are unpaved and involve walking across various paths.
A single birch tree on the grounds wears pioneer dress itself, a subtle artistic gesture connecting nature with the young defenders. This detail often goes unnoticed at first glance, adding a layer of personal meaning to the space.
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