A 1973 Soviet collectible postcard depicting the monumental sculpture ‘Thirst’ located within the ‘Brest Hero-Fortress’ memorial complex in Brest, Byelorussian SSR.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows a close-up of a concrete sculpture of a Soviet soldier who, crawling and leaning on his rifle, reaches out with his helmet for water. Green deciduous trees and a bright sky are visible in the background.
Historical note
The ‘Thirst’ sculptural composition is part of the grand memorial complex ‘Brest Hero-Fortress’, officially opened in 1971. The monument commemorates one of the most tragic episodes of the fortress defense in June 1941, when defenders suffered from a severe lack of drinking water due to the German blockade of the access points to the Mukhavets River.
Present day
The memorial has been fully preserved and remains one of the most visited historical and cultural heritage sites in Belarus. The ‘Thirst’ sculpture undergoes regular restoration and is maintained as a solemn symbol of the defenders’ resilience.
Location (map)
Address: Brest Fortress, Brest, Belarus
Coordinates: 52.081800, 23.654800
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the ‘Thirst’ monument in the Brest Hero-Fortress..
Questions and answers
- What does the monument depict? The monument depicts a Soviet soldier crawling and reaching out with his helmet to scoop up water.
- When was this memorial opened? The sculpture was opened in 1971 as part of the ‘Brest Hero-Fortress’ memorial complex.
- What is the meaning of the ‘Thirst’ sculpture? It is dedicated to the tragic events of the 1941 defense, when the fortress garrison suffered from a critical lack of drinking water.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Brest from 1973.
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