This 1978 Soviet art postcard features the Memorial of Military Glory, located at the Dubenske Cemetery in the city of Rivne (Ukrainian SSR).
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground shows the memorial complex with an eternal flame in a five-pointed star-shaped bowl mounted on a dark granite platform. A line of Soviet pioneers wearing red pilot caps and ties stands in a salute next to the flame. To the left, a monumental bronze sculpture of a kneeling soldier is placed on a dark pedestal. Behind them rise two massive red granite pylons adorned with bas-reliefs. In the background, the landscaped area of the memorial cemetery with lawns, pathways, and rows of tombstones is visible.
Historical note
The Memorial of Military Glory in Rivne was established in the military section of the Dubenske Cemetery to honor Soviet soldiers, partisans, and underground resistance fighters who died during World War II while liberating the city and region. The military cemetery began forming in 1944 with the mass burial of fallen soldiers. In the post-war years, the site was reconstructed into a monumental memorial complex.
Present day
Today, the memorial at the Dubenske Cemetery retains its status as a historical and memorial site containing the graves of World War II participants. The municipal services of Rivne maintain the grounds in proper condition. Commemorative events are periodically held here to mark the liberation of the city and the end of the war.
Location (map)
Address: 2 Dubenska St, Rivne, Rivne Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 50.617300, 26.225500
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Dubenske Cemetery, military memorial, Dubenska Street, Rivne.
Questions and answers
- Where is this Memorial of Military Glory located? The memorial is located in the military section of the Dubenske Cemetery on Dubenska Street in Rivne, Ukraine.
- Who is depicted in front of the eternal flame on the postcard? A group of Soviet pioneers in school uniforms, red ties, and pilot caps is shown saluting in front of the eternal flame.
- To which events is the memorial complex dedicated? The complex is dedicated to the memory of Soviet soldiers, partisans, and underground fighters who perished during the liberation of Rivne and its region in World War II.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Rivne from 1978.
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