Rysskyrkogården, Historic cemetery on Visingsö island, Sweden.
The cemetery contains gravestones with Russian inscriptions spread across a wooded area near the ruins of Visingsborg Castle on Lake Vättern.
Between 1715 and 1718, approximately 2,000 Russian prisoners were held at Visingsborg Castle, with many perishing from disease and starvation and being buried at this site.
The cemetery stands as a memorial to the Russian soldiers who died during the Great Northern War, featuring commemorative monuments and traditional grave markers.
Located on Visingsö island, the cemetery is accessible year-round without entry fees, with informational signs guiding visitors through the historical grounds.
Two distinct monuments have been erected at the site to honor the Russian soldiers, making it one of few places in Sweden that commemorates foreign military presence.
Location: Jönköping Municipality
GPS coordinates: 58.03932,14.32998
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:13
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