The Monument to Soviet Soldiers is situated in the Tiergarten Park, which was built in remembrance of the Soviet soldiers who laid down their lives while fighting in the Second World War. Set amidst the green regalia of the park, the Monument adds a significant historical insignia to the park. Built by the Soviet Union, the Monument to Soviet Soldiers is the epitome of the universal respect for the dead soldiers.
One of the most interesting sightseeing spots in Berlin and an example of engineering ingenuity, the Monument to Soviet Soldiers has a classy appeal that adds beauty to the green resplendence of the Tiergarten Park. Constituting a series of curved and columned stoa or covered portico, this monument in Berlin is a splendid example of symmetry
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and design. The central column displays a bronze statue of a Soviet martyr.
The stoa in the Monument to Soviet Soldiers is flanked by two T-34 tanks and two Red Army ML-20 152mm gun-howitzer artillery pieces that provide a war like ambiance. At the base of the bronze statue, there is a gold crest with an inscription that testifies the bravery of the soldiers. The inscription reads: “Eternal glory to the heroes who fell in battle with the German fascist occupiers for the freedom and independence of the Soviet Union.”
One of the most renowned Berlin attractions, the Monument to Soviet Soldiers is a remarkable structure to commemorate the war period in Germany.
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