Monument to City of Military Glory, Military memorial in Taganrog, Russia

The Monument to City of Military Glory is a granite stele unveiled on 8 May 2015 in Taganrog's 300th Anniversary Park. Its Doric column, topped with the Russian coat of arms, rises from a square pedestal. The pedestal's front bears the text of the presidential decree granting the title, the rear a cartouche with the city arms, and granite bollards at the corners carry sculpted bas-reliefs.

This structure was authorized in 2011 when the city received official recognition for its defense role during the Second World War. The designation acknowledged the struggles and losses that the local population endured during the conflict.

The bronze reliefs tell stories of defense and sacrifice that shaped the city's identity. These depictions help residents and visitors understand how Taganrog views its own past and why this struggle remains important today.

The stele stands in the park named for Taganrog's 300th anniversary, not near the airport. The memorial complex includes ramps for wheelchair users, an addition to the standard design. The site is used for commemorative gatherings, such as the flower-laying at its unveiling on 8 May 2015.

The memorial's design was chosen through the All-Russian open competition "Victory"; the standard composition was created by Honoured Architect of Russia Igor Perfilyev and Honoured Artist of Russia Salavat Shcherbakov. Taganrog's version added ramps for wheelchair users, a detail absent from the standard project. The stele was unveiled on 8 May 2015, with the architect Igor Voskresensky attending.