A 1980 Soviet collectible postcard depicting the memorial to Soviet soldiers on the Hill of Glory in Uzhhorod.
What is shown on the postcard
In the foreground of the postcard, blooming rose bushes and green shrubbery are shown. At the center of the composition stands a stone triumphal arch constructed from yellow and dark rusticated stone, topped with a decorative urn. Under the arch’s vault, a bas-relief depicting two Soviet soldiers with a banner and weapons is installed. In the background, trees are visible, flanked by granite obelisks bearing five-pointed stars and the names of the fallen soldiers.
Historical note
The ‘Hill of Glory’ memorial cemetery in Uzhhorod was opened during the Soviet period on the Kalvariya hill. It serves as the burial site for Soviet soldiers and officers who died in battles during the liberation of Zakarpattia in the autumn of 1944 as part of the Carpathian-Uzhhorod operation. The central monument of the complex symbolizes grief and military valor.
Present day
The memorial on the Hill of Glory has survived to this day within the historic Kalvariya cemetery in Uzhhorod. In the modern era, the complex has undergone some changes in accordance with decommunization laws, but the site remains a memorial ground for those who perished during World War II.
Location (map)
Address: Heroiv St, Hill of Glory (Kalvariya), Uzhhorod, Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.627300, 22.308500
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the memorial complex at the Kalvariya cemetery in Uzhhorod.
Questions and answers
- What is depicted in the center of the memorial arch? Under the arch’s vault, there is a bas-relief depicting two Soviet soldiers holding a banner and weapons.
- Where is this memorial located in Uzhhorod? The memorial complex is located on the Hill of Glory, situated on the Kalvariya hill.
- Who is buried at the Hill of Glory? Soviet soldiers and officers who died in autumn 1944 during the Carpathian-Uzhhorod operation are buried here.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Uzhhorod from 1980.
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