Nikolay Kutsenko grave

Nikolay Kutsenko's grave is a Soviet pilot memorial located near the Lidievka coal mine complex in Donetsk. The site features a grave marker and monument standing at the entrance area of the mining facility.

Nikolay Kutsenko was a Soviet pilot shot down on May 19, 1943, by a German Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter plane. His grave marks an event from the aerial battles that took place over the region during the Second World War.

The memorial stands as a testament to the Soviet military aviation forces and their crucial role during the Second World War in Ukraine.

The memorial can be accessed through the main entrance of the Lidievka mining facility. Visitors should plan to walk a short distance from the entrance to reach the grave site.

The grave site has become a central point for military commemorations, connecting the mining community with the aviation history of the region.

Location: Donetsk

GPS coordinates: 47.98803,37.68062

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43