A 1975 Soviet collectible postcard depicting the memorial urn on the mass grave of 32 miners in Sorokyne (Krasnodon), Ukraine.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows a monument in the form of a massive decorative urn partially draped with a falling mourning shroud. The monument stands on a stepped light stone pedestal featuring a memorial plaque. The area is enclosed by a low metal fence, with dense green park trees in the background.
Historical note
The mass grave commemorates the tragedy of September 28, 1942, when German occupying forces buried alive 32 local miners from Mine No. 22 who refused to work for the enemy. In 1956, this memorial urn was erected at the site of the tragedy in the municipal Komsomol Park.
Present day
Today, the memorial complex in Sorokyne (Krasnodon) is preserved as a site of historical and cultural heritage dedicated to the memory of World War II victims. The surrounding park area remains maintained.
Location (map)
Address: Komsomol Park, Sorokyne (Krasnodon), Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.300100, 39.734300
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Google Maps, historical monuments registry.
Questions and answers
- Where is this monument located? The monument is located in the central Komsomol Park in Sorokyne (Krasnodon), Ukraine, at the site of the miners’ execution.
- What event does the monument commemorate? It commemorates 32 miners who were buried alive on September 28, 1942, by German occupying forces for refusing to cooperate.
- When was this postcard published? This postcard was published in 1975 as part of a series dedicated to the city’s historical landmarks.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Sorokyne from 1975.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.