Memorial stones 1941-1945
The five memorial stones located in Victory Park on Poklonnaya Gora represent the five long and exhausting years of the Great Patriotic War, which was the hardest test for millions of people. These silent witnesses of history embody the pain and courage of people who went through years of suffering, loss, and deprivation. Each stone represents a specific year of the war, from 1941 to 1945. During these years, battles were fought on front lines and in the back, and every day was a struggle for survival, for the Motherland, and for the future. Made of dark red granite, the commemorative stones appear to have absorbed the blood and tears of those who fought for their country’s freedom and the world’s peace. Their dark shade reminds us of the millions of soldiers, civilians, prisoners of war, partisans, and home front workers who gave their lives or had their lives forever changed during these difficult times. To see the memorial stones is to feel the weight of history. Behind every year of war, there is an infinite series of human destinies, filled with perseverance, suffering, and incredible faith in victory. Opposite the stones, there is a fountain with 15,000 cubic metres of water flowing through its basins. These basins embody the living memory of the heroic deeds of the people who, despite inhuman difficulties, stood up and won. Made of dark red granite, the commemorative stones from 1941 to 1945 seem soaked in the blood and courage of those who did not live to see peace. This is a monument that reminds us of the price that was paid for freedom. It is a place for contemporaries to pay tribute to their ancestors’ feat, touch great history, and understand the depth of suffering and greatness of victory. This monument is not only the symbol of memory but also hope, the hope that the lessons of the past will not be forgotten. That humanity will cherish peace and strive for a brighter future, remembering the heroism, courage, and unity that enabled our ancestors to overcome challenges.
Address: Moscow, Victory Park
