Stela Liberators of Rostov-on-Don, War monument in Rostov-on-Don, Russia
The Stela Liberators of Rostov-on-Don is a granite monument standing 72 meters tall on Theater Square. A bronze statue of Nike crowns the top, and the site is surrounded by an amphitheater with stepped seating and a reflecting pool.
The monument was built in 1983, marking the 40th anniversary of the city's liberation from German occupation during World War II. Soviet forces played the central role in recapturing Rostov during this conflict.
The stela carries the name Liberators of Rostov-on-Don, honoring those who retook the city from occupation. Visitors can see the inscribed names and emblems of military units involved in this moment etched into the memorial.
The monument is illuminated at night and can be seen from multiple points in the city center. Visitors can best appreciate the structure from Theater Square and the surrounding area.
The monument is crowned by a 100-ton ship bow-shaped structure representing three fundamental concepts: peace, home front, and battlefield. This unexpected nautical element symbolizes the combined forces that played roles in the liberation.
Location: Rostov-on-Don
Inception: 1983
Architects: Iulian Rukavishnikov
GPS coordinates: 47.22597,39.74583
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43
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