We arrived at the center of New Years Volgograd and somehow became completely sad. I tell you why

We arrived at the center of New Years Volgograd, and somehow it became completely sad. Ill tell you why It would probably be silly to think that with the chimes that solemnly announced the beginning of the New 2021 to all of us, all the worst will be left behind, and we are about to […]

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The tragic fate of the Stalingrad T-34-76 tank and its commander

The tragic fate of the T-34-76 tank and its commander Several years ago, an unusual exhibit. This is the legendary T-34-76 tank, which took a direct part in the battle for Stalingrad. Moreover, this machine was also produced at the Stalingrad Tractor Plant, which during the war was considered one of the largest tank-building enterprises. […]

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He refused to take a photo with Catherine II and then regretted it. I tell you why

Refused to take a photo with Catherine II and then regretted it. Ill tell you why Who was in St. Petersburg on the embankment of the Griboyedov Canal, near the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, characters located there in rather shabby costumes of Peter I and Catherine II. I counted at least three […]

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I am in favor of replacing the T-34-85 tank on the Mamayev Kurgan with a more suitable one. I explain why

I am in favor of replacing the T-34-85 tank on the Mamayev Kurgan with a more suitable one. I explain why Mamaev Kurgan in Volgograd is a place known not only in Russia, but also far beyond it outside. Memorial, on the Mamayev Kurgan, created by a group of Soviet sculptors and architects headed by […]

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I went up to the monument to the Peaceful Citizens of Stalingrad. Telling about my impressions

I went up to the monument to the Peaceful Citizens of Stalingrad. I tell you about my impressions It is impossible to pass by this monument. Anyone who finds himself on the street named after Marshal Chuikov in Volgograd will certainly meet him on his way. The monument is located in a prominent place and […]

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«Rodimtsev's Wall» in Volgograd. What do we know about her

«Rodimtsev's Wall» in Volgograd. What we know about it On February 2, 2021, we will celebrate the 78th anniversary of the victory of Soviet troops at Stalingrad . Fewer and fewer are living witnesses of those bloody events unfolding on the banks of the Volga. And very soon, only our memory, streets, houses and memorial […]

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A visitor to Volgograd was very surprised when he learned that there is a «Stalingrad Defense Line» in the city

A visitor to Volgograd was very surprised when he found out that there is a «Stalingrad Defense Line» in the city I remember how an acquaintance of mine from Rostov-on-Don was very sorry about how he, who knew almost everything about the Battle of Stalingrad, I havent heard anything about the complex & quot; Stalingrad […]

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A wave of renaming swept across Volgograd. The question is why

A wave of renaming swept across Volgograd. The question is why Perhaps, since November 1961, when the glorious city of Stalingrad was renamed Volgograd, the city, thank God, has not had any loud renaming … The monuments were not demolished, the street name plaques were not changed, they did not enter the heads of the […]

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When they told the Turk that we were from Volgograd, his reaction surprised us very much. And heres why

When they told the Turk that we were from Volgograd, we were very surprised by his reaction. And thats why Once we had a chance to relax in the world famous Turkish resort of Kemer. The place is wonderful! Who was not, highly recommend! Clean air permeated with fir scent, gentle sun and crystal transparency […]

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