A 1975 postcard depicting the monument to Soviet soldiers who died during World War II, located in the settlement of Uralo-Kavkaz (Sorokyne municipality, Luhansk Oblast).
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows a memorial complex: a sculpture of a Soviet soldier wearing a greatcoat and holding a submachine gun is mounted on a high stone pedestal. To the right of the pedestal is a concrete memorial wall listing fallen local residents, decorated with a relief of the Order of the Patriotic War and the years “1941-1945”. The area is enclosed by a low chain fence and surrounded by trees.
Historical note
The settlement of Uralo-Kavkaz was established in the early 20th century around coal mines. During World War II, many local residents joined the army. The monument over the mass grave of Soviet soldiers was erected in the post-war period to commemorate the fallen defenders and liberators of the region.
Present day
The memorial complex in Uralo-Kavkaz has survived to this day. It remains the main venue for local commemorative events dedicated to the events of World War II.
Location (map)
Address: Kominterna Street (central area), Uralo-Kavkaz settlement, Sorokyne municipality, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.310600, 39.803900
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the central memorial in Uralo-Kavkaz settlement.
Questions and answers
- Where is this monument located? The monument is located in the Uralo-Kavkaz settlement, which is part of the Sorokyne (Krasnodon) municipality in the Luhansk Oblast.
- What is depicted on the memorial wall to the right of the statue? The wall features plaques listing the names of fallen local soldiers, a relief emblem of the Order of the Patriotic War, and the years “1941-1945”.
- In what year was this postcard published? This postcard was published in the year 1975.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Sorokyne from 1975.
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