This beautiful and welcoming southern city is famous for its many natural, historical and cultural attractions. One of the most popular among them is Kumzhenskaya grove (Rostov-on-Don). It belongs to the most famous and visited places of recreation for citizens.
Grove is the park zone closest to the city, located on the banks of the Don. Rostov residents come here not only to take a break from city noise and breathe fresh air, but also to lay flowers at the memorial created in honor of Soviet soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the most terrible war in human history.
Description
Kumzhenskaya grove (the city of Rostov-on-Don) is located in the Western region, at the confluence of the Dead Donets and Don rivers. There are many picturesque clearings with a magnificent view of the river and the city. In the spring and summer, the scenic spots here are suitable for picnics, campsites and fishing. Sanitary services do not recommend swimming here, since there is no official beach in these places.
In winter, when the river is covered with strong ice, skating enthusiasts and fans of winter fishing gather here. Kumzhenskaya grove (Rostov-on-Don), a photo of which you can see in this article, is surrounded by rivers: the majestic Don carries its waters on the right, and the Dead Donets on its left.
In autumn, when the grove is painted in a wide variety of colors, it is very pleasant here just to wander along the paths under the rustle of fallen leaves. And you can go to the alley, laid with paving tiles, which will lead you to the Kumzhensky memorial.
Memorial Complex
The original memorial complex appeared in the Kumzhenskaya grove in 1983. This monument is set as a reminder of the fallen Soviet soldiers who liberated the city in 1941 and 1943. The complex included several separate monuments and a mass grave. The memorial in the Kumzhen grove is a cultural monument of regional significance.
Sculptures are located along the main alley of the complex. The complex included five pylons lined with gray marble, commemorative slabs with carved names of military units and formations that took part in the liberation of Rostov, and four steles of Glory.
The central object of the memorial, which is famous for the Kumzhenskaya grove (Rostov-on-Don), is the Sturm monument. On a high granite pedestal is a sculptural group. These are attacking soldiers. An eighteen meter arrow of metal rises above them. It indicates the direction of impact of the Soviet troops. A large mass grave is located next to the monument. It rests the ashes of the dead soldiers-liberators. On granite slabs their names are carved in gold letters.
Heroes of the memorial
Interestingly, the sculptural group depicts real heroes who liberated Rostov-on-Don: the woman armed with a pistol is Alexander Nozadze, who during the war was a political officer of the 1151st regiment, a native of Abkhazia. Next to her is Lieutenant Vladimir Milovidov, a Karelian nationality, and Alexei Filippov, junior lieutenant, commander of a machine gun company.
Every year on the day of the Great Victory, the Kumzhenskaya grove (Rostov-on-Don) comes to life. The events held here are very solemn. Our dear veterans come to the memorial, soldiers of the Soviet Army and youth take part in the celebrations. And always these events end with a volley of weapons in memory of the dead heroes.
