Monument to the Liberator Soldier

The Monument to the Liberator Soldier is a Soviet war memorial in Kharkiv depicting a Red Army soldier raising a carbine high in his right hand. Two artillery pieces flank both sides of the statue, emphasizing the military character of the site.

The monument was inaugurated in 1981 to honor Soviet forces who liberated Kharkiv from German occupation in 1943. Its creation reflected the Soviet era's approach to commemorating wartime victories.

Local residents call this monument Pavlusha, connecting it to another Soviet soldier memorial named Alyosha located in Bulgaria.

The monument sits directly across from the August 23 metro station, making it simple to reach from anywhere in Kharkiv. Its central location offers good public transit access for visitors.

In 2013, the National Bank of Ukraine featured this monument on a commemorative coin celebrating the liberation of Kharkiv from German forces. The honor reflects its lasting importance to the nation's memory.

GPS coordinates: 50.03487,36.22121

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:08