A vintage 1975 Soviet postcard depicting the “Motherland” monument erected over the mass grave of the “Young Guard” underground resistance members in Sorokyne (known as Krasnodon in 1975), Luhansk Oblast.
What is shown on the postcard
The image shows a full-length bronze sculpture of a mourning woman standing on a tall, gray trapezoidal pedestal. A decorative bronze wreath with branches rests at the base. The monument is set against green trees, a residential roof partially visible on the right, and a clear blue sky.
Historical note
The “Motherland” monument was erected over the mass grave of the Young Guard members in the Komsomol Park (now the Young Guard Park). This grave holds the remains of the anti-fascist underground fighters executed by occupying forces in early 1943. The monument symbolizes the country’s grief for its fallen young heroes.
Present day
Today, the memorial complex in the park of Sorokyne remains preserved as a site of historical and cultural heritage. The monument and the mass grave continue to serve as a landmark commemorating the events of World War II.
Location (map)
Address: Young Guard Park, Sorokyne, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.299564, 39.739665
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the mass grave of the Young Guard heroes in the Young Guard Park, Sorokyne.
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the “Motherland” monument on the mass grave of the Young Guard heroes in Sorokyne.
- When was this postcard published? This vintage postcard was published in 1975.
- Where is this monument located? The monument is located in the Young Guard Park in Sorokyne (Krasnodon), Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Sorokyne from 1975.
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