Rysskyrkogården, Historic cemetery on Visingsö island, Sweden.
Rysskyrkogården is a cemetery on Visingsö island with gravestones bearing Russian inscriptions scattered through a wooded landscape. The grounds sit near the ruins of Visingsborg Castle along Lake Vättern's shoreline.
During the Great Northern War, roughly 2000 Russian prisoners were held at Visingsborg Castle between 1715 and 1718. Many died from illness and hunger, and their remains were buried at this location.
The cemetery stands as a memorial to the Russian soldiers who died during the Great Northern War, featuring commemorative monuments and traditional grave markers.
The cemetery is open year-round and free to visit, with information boards guiding you through the historical grounds. Finding your way around is straightforward since key features are clearly marked.
The site holds two separate monuments honoring the Russian soldiers, making it a rare place in Sweden that memorializes foreign military presence from this era. This dual commemoration reflects the weight given to this historical chapter.
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