First World war monuments and memorials

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Строева Арина

one of the bloodiest and largest conflicts in human history.

It began on 28 July 1914 and ended on 11 November 1918. 38 states were involved in this conflict.

anniversary of the beginning of World war I, the centenary

of this significant event in many ways awakened public interest in Russia, perpetuating the memory of the war. In 2014, a number of cultural and scientific events dedicated to this topic were held throughout the country .

"People who gave their lives for Russia's interests should not be forgotten"
Vladimir Putin

August 1, 2014 the solemn opening ceremony of the monument

took place. This was one of the main events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Russia's entry into the First World war.

"Exactly a century ago, Russia was forced to enter the First World war. And today we are opening a memorial to its heroes — Russian soldiers and officers. Open on Poklonnaya hill, which keeps a grateful memory of the military glory of the Russian army. About everyone who at different stages of the history of the Russian state defended its independence, dignity and freedom", Vladimir Putin- said.

soldier who went through the war, honestly fulfilled his duty

and became a knight George the victorious, mounted on a high column. Over the shoulder, overcoat and chest decorated with crosses of St. George.
Behind the soldier there is a multi-figure composition: against the background of the flag of Russia officer raises soldiers to attack. Next is the sister of mercy saves wounded. In a group of soldiers there is сossack Kozma Kryuchkov — the first awarded the George cross in the First world war. In the image of the sister of mercy can be found Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna.

Monument to the heroes of world war I in Moscow

monument "Russian Guard of the great war" was opened on

August 1, 2014 on the square near the Vitebsk railway station in St. Petersburg on the day of the 100th anniversary of Russia's entry into World war I.

About 300 spectators gathered at the opening of the monument . Anyone could put flowers at the foot of the monument, and by the end of the event the granite pedestal was covered with red carnations and white roses.

to the Heroes of World war I in Rostov-on-don was

opened on August 1, 2014, the day of Russia's entry into the war. The Grand opening was held with the participation of the mayor, representatives of the city administration, the local Cossacks.

The monument is a 3.5-meter bronze image of a soldier in uniform and with a rifle on his shoulder. Also, several monuments dedicated to the Heroes of world war I were installed in Rostov region: Mines, Novocherkassk, Bataisk and several other settlements.

was elected in the square of Astronomical Bastion. The Grand

opening of the monument took place on May 30, 2014.
The Monument consists of four bronze sculptures on a high pedestal, embodying the representatives of various estates that participated in the First World war - a nobleman-officer, student, ensign and peasant-soldier. According to the authors of the monument, it symbolizes the unity of all classes at the beginning of the war.

Krasnodar there is a monument to Cossacks and mountaineers -

Heroes and participants of the First World war. July 28, 1914, when exactly 102 years ago, Russia entered into this conflict on the side of the Entente.

Shoulder to shoulder two soldiers — a Cossack and a Highlander in national costumes and in full service. On the pedestal the inscription "to the Glorious sons of the Fatherland, the Cossacks and the highlanders — the Heroes of the First World war 28.07.1914-11.11.1918". This sculptural group appeared on Alexander Boulevard in Krasnodar.

Grand opening of the monument took place on August 22,

2014 on the Boulevard between the bus and railway stations in Pskov. The monument was decided to install in the place where in the years of the First World war, the 24th infantry division was housed.
Monument to the Heroes of World war I is a figure of a Russian soldier, going on attack with a rifle. Behind it develops the banner of the Pskov regiment with the image of God and emblem of Russia. The monument is made of bronze, its height is about six meters

monument to Tulyak-gunnes and participants of the First World war

was opened on the day of the Unknown soldier in Tula at the Moscow station in December, 2014.
The monument depicts Tula gunsmith and soldiers in uniforms of the early twentieth century, behind which the coat of arms of the Tula region and the coat of arms of Russia with the inscription "1914"is placed.

heroism and feats of our ancestors. Everyone who participated in

the First World war was Hero. Thanks to them we can live on this earth. No one should forget that and thank them .It is very good that in honor of the heroism of people during the First world war monuments are erected,