A 1972 Soviet collectible postcard capturing a festive artillery salute in the night sky over the Brest Hero-Fortress memorial complex.
What is shown on the postcard
The photograph shows an elevated night view of the memorial complex. The brightly illuminated Bayonet Obelisk is visible in the center, with golden paths of festive fireworks bursting in the dark sky. The lower margin features a gold star medal graphic and the text ‘Brest Hero-Fortress’ in several languages.
Historical note
The Brest Hero-Fortress memorial complex was officially inaugurated on September 25, 1971. The creation of this monumental ensemble commemorated the defense of the fortress by Soviet soldiers who took the first strike of Nazi troops in June 1941. This 1972 postcard represents the first year of the completed memorial’s existence.
Present day
Today, the memorial complex in Brest remains one of the most visited historical sites in Belarus. All key elements of the monumental ensemble, including the 100-meter-tall Bayonet Obelisk and the ‘Courage’ monument, are fully preserved and maintained in good condition.
Location (map)
Address: Heroev Oborony Brestskoy Kreposti St, 60, Brest, Belarus
Coordinates: 52.082500, 23.655800
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Bayonet Obelisk of the Brest Hero-Fortress Memorial Complex.
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts a festive artillery salute in the night sky over the Brest Hero-Fortress memorial complex with the illuminated Bayonet Obelisk.
- When was this memorial complex opened? The Brest Hero-Fortress memorial complex was officially inaugurated on September 25, 1971.
- What is the current state of the memorial? Today, the complex is fully preserved, maintained in good condition, and stands as one of the most visited historical sites in Belarus.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Brest from 1972.
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