Monument to Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya in Ruza, Soviet war memorial in Ruza, Russia.
The monument to Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya depicts the partisan in a standing pose with a resolute expression, created by sculptor Zurab Tsereteli. The bronze figure stands in front of the Ruza House of Culture and serves as a key landmark in the town center.
The memorial was unveiled in 2013 to honor a young partisan who fought against German occupation forces. She was executed in a nearby village in 1941 during the conflict.
The memorial serves as a gathering place during Victory Day commemorations, when visitors come to pay respects and leave flowers as a gesture of remembrance.
The memorial is located in the town center in front of the House of Culture and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should note that the best time to visit is during months without snow, when the grounds are most accessible.
The monument stands near the actual places where the honored partisan carried out resistance activities against occupation forces. This proximity to historical sites makes it a meaningful location for understanding local wartime history.
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