The glory memorial in Belgorod-Dniester

The great Patriotic War left a huge mark in the memory of the peoples of the USSR. Each family still remembers their grandfathers and great-grandfathers who died and returned with a Victory, paying tribute to them! More than 12,500 best sons and daughters of the Motherland were awarded the title of hero of the Soviet Union. Glorifying their Homeland with unprecedented feats, they forever remained in the memory of the people! The victory, which they achieved in the fierce battles that undoubtedly gives rise to the pride of its people and of course gives the example of the Patriotic youth.

The Glory memorial in the city of Belgorod-Dniester erected in 1975. When its formation was affected by the mass graves of 22 soldiers and 16 soldiers, located at the city cemeteries the streets Izmailovo and Shabo. Plots in cemeteries has been allocated for the burial of soldiers-liberators of Ackermann in the military 1944, does not exclude the possibility of the reburial of the dead liberators. Full list of fallen soldiers is still not known. But according to Akkerman guards, burials proceeded still long time and not only on the sites allocated by the state.

The monument is a Cenotaph, that is, at its formation the remains of the soldiers were untouched and remained to lie in the areas of primary burial, but was symbolically taken the earth with mass graves and moved to the memorial. By the seventieth anniversary of the great Victory, the memorial was reconstructed, granite slabs were updated, asphalt approaches were replaced with paving stones, steles and tombstones also underwent changes.

At the plate, thanks to the investigative unit has learned the names of several dozen characters, which were also included in the lists of fallen soldiers. Next to Stella and soldiers of the red army, there was a stele of the Motherland.

On the highest point of the coast of the Dniester Liman stands the memorial to the memory of the liberators of the city of Ackerman, a height of 20 meters. Surrounded by a parapet set in stone labradorite. On both sides there are tombstones with the names of fallen soldiers-liberators who gave their lives. The entrance part of the memorial is decorated with a huge stellum of cut granite depicting soldiers. In the foot, the eternal flame is lit.

The city of Odessa was liberated 10.04.1944 by the troops of the 3rd Ukrainian front, and after 3 days our units took a position on the Eastern Bank of the Dniester estuary, the city of Ackerman was seen as in the palm of their hand. Complicated future path more than 10 miles of sea obstacles. To all, the enemy has protected the steep Bank, setting several steps of wire, minefields and firing points.

It seemed that the operation was impossible. Therefore, without a special airborne battalion was not enough. The most responsible was entrusted to them. The plan of operation was developed taking into account first of all to provide the safest approach to the city to sea landing, artillery and tanks. Already August 2, Ackerman would be completely liberated from the invaders.

On the night of 21-22 August, the troops of the same 3rd Ukrainian front, along with the Danube military fleet and the black sea fleet, began the liberation of the Dniester estuary. This operation is considered one of the largest and most important during the great Patriotic war. She received the name Jassy-Kishinev. The release was attended by more than 8000 Marines, 10 tanks, 73 mortar and 122 guns. Five liberators received the order of courage and the title of heroes of the Soviet Union.

Today, the memorial is the pride of the citizens here often held celebrations in honor of the heroes of the great Patriotic War. Visiting the memorable place is included in all excursion programs.

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