Khulkhuta Memorial, War memorial in Khulkhuta, Russia.
Khulkhuta Memorial is a complex of several structures and monuments located in the settlement of Khulkhuta in Kalmykia. The site includes plaques and inscriptions documenting the military operations and soldiers of the 28th Army in this region.
The memorial was erected in 1982 on the rise beside the A154 road, about 2 km from Khulkhuta, at the spot where the German advance toward Astrakhan was halted. Its authors were architects N. Kh. Boraev, S. E. Kurneev, V. B. Gilyandikov, E. E. Lidzhi-Goryaev and M. B. Pyurveev. In 2009 it was entered in the register of cultural heritage objects of the Republic of Kalmykia under No. 254.
The obelisk carries a dedication in Kalmyk and Russian: "The blood shed for the Fatherland is forever sacred in memory." At the foot of the stairway, a wide rectangular sign reads "To the glorious defenders of the Motherland from the workers of the Kalmyk ASSR." Niches inside the obelisk hold plaques naming the military formations that fought at Khulkhuta.
The memorial is located in the rural Khulkhutinskoye municipal division of Kalmykia and is accessible via regional routes. Visitors should plan their visit in advance since the site is situated in a remote area.
The site features detailed inscriptions documenting specific military operations carried out by the 28th Army in the area. These particular records make it a valuable resource for those interested in understanding local military history.
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