A 1972 Soviet postcard depicting the Main Monument “Courage” of the Brest Hero-Fortress memorial complex.
What is shown on the postcard
The photograph shows a close-up of the monumental concrete sculpture of a defending warrior against the dark night sky, illuminated by floodlights. At the bottom of the card, on a white margin, is an image of the Gold Star medal and the caption “Brest Hero-Fortress” written in multiple languages.
Historical note
The Brest Hero-Fortress memorial complex was officially opened on September 25, 1971, on the site of the original historic defense fortifications. The Main Monument “Courage” is a massive concrete sculpture standing over 30 meters high. The creation of this monumental ensemble was led by the Soviet sculptor A. P. Kibalnikov, symbolizing the fierce resistance of the fortress defenders in June–July 1941.
Present day
The memorial complex is fully preserved and holds the highest status as a historical and cultural heritage site of the Republic of Belarus. The “Courage” monument remains the central landmark of the complex, undergoing regular structural maintenance and conservation work to preserve the concrete monument.
Location (map)
Address: Belarus, Brest, Brest Hero-Fortress Memorial Complex
Coordinates: 52.082710, 23.655820
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Brest Fortress, coordinates of the Courage Main Monument.
Questions and answers
- What is shown on the postcard? The postcard shows the floodlit Main Monument ‘Courage’ at the Brest Fortress against a night sky.
- When was the Brest Fortress memorial complex officially opened? The ceremonial opening of the Brest Hero-Fortress memorial complex took place on September 25, 1971.
- Who designed the monument? The design and creation of the memorial complex and the ‘Courage’ monument were led by the Soviet sculptor A. P. Kibalnikov.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Brest from 1972.
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