“Here lie the brave soldiers who defended our Motherland from 1941 to 1945.” This inscription marks the final resting place of heroes at \u042e\u0436\u043d\u043e\u0435 \u0432\u043e\u0438\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\u0435 \u043a\u043b\u0430\u0434\u0431\u0438\u0449\u0435, the Southern Military Cemetery.
Welcome to \u042e\u0436\u043d\u043e\u0435 \u0432\u043e\u0438\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\u0435 \u043a\u043b\u0430\u0434\u0431\u0438\u0449\u0435, a poignant memorial to the Soviet soldiers. They perished during the Great Patriotic War of 1941 to 1945. This cemetery stands as a testament to their courage and sacrifice.
\u042e\u0436\u043d\u043e\u0435 \u0432\u043e\u0438\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\u0435 \u043a\u043b\u0430\u0434\u0431\u0438\u0449\u0435 is located in the Kirovsky district of Saint Petersburg. It is near Krasnoputilovskaya Street and Chervonnogo Kazachestva. This solemn ground occupies an area of 0.76 hectares. It provides a final resting place for 1532 soldiers and officers. These brave men fell during the Siege of Leningrad.
The cemetery was founded in 1941. It became a place of burial for those who died defending the city. Among those interred here are Heroes of the Soviet Union. Their acts of bravery and selflessness are forever immortalized.
At the heart of \u042e\u0436\u043d\u043e\u0435 \u0432\u043e\u0438\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\u0435 \u043a\u043b\u0430\u0434\u0431\u0438\u0449\u0435 stands a central obelisk. It is crafted from red granite. The inscription honors the valiant soldiers who fought for the freedom and independence of our homeland. The majority of the identified soldiers were “Rakoviny” or mortally wounded.
Among those buried at \u042e\u0436\u043d\u043e\u0435 \u0432\u043e\u0438\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\u0435 \u043a\u043b\u0430\u0434\u0431\u0438\u0449\u0435 are Berkozov L.F. He was a lieutenant who perished in 1942. Savinykh Vitaly Alexandrovich was a senior lieutenant of communications for the NKVD. He lived from 1921 to 1942. Lebedev B.N. was a student at the Electrotechnical Institute. He was born in 1922 and died in 1942. Sheide P.R. was also a lieutenant who died in 1942. Volostnykh Valery was a Red Army soldier. He was born in 1923 and died in 1941. Krasnoshapka Nikolai Markovich was a sergeant and order bearer. He was born in 1919 and died in 1942. Pikeev A.V. was a lieutenant who perished in 1943. Salnikov Alexander Vladimirovich was a Guards Senior Lieutenant. He lived from 1921 to 1943. Korzun Andrei Grigoryevich was a Hero of the Soviet Union. He was awarded the title posthumously on February 21, 1944.
Today, \u042e\u0436\u043d\u043e\u0435 \u0432\u043e\u0438\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\u0435 \u043a\u043b\u0430\u0434\u0431\u0438\u0449\u0435 is under the care of OOO “Funeral Home “Yugo-Zapad”. Memorial days are observed with the laying of wreaths on specific dates. These dates include January 18 and 27. Also February 23, May 9, June 22, September 8 and December 9.
\u042e\u0436\u043d\u043e\u0435 \u0432\u043e\u0438\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\u0435 \u043a\u043b\u0430\u0434\u0431\u0438\u0449\u0435 stands as a reminder of the human cost of war. It is a place for reflection and gratitude. Let us honor those who gave their lives. Their sacrifice ensures that peace and freedom prevail. May their memory live on forever.