“How many mothers’ hearts sobbed bitter tears?” This question echoes in the silence surrounding the \u041f\u0430\u0432\u0448\u0438\u043c \u0432 \u0410\u0444\u0433\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\u0439 \u0432\u043e\u0439\u043d\u0435 Plaque. It stands here as a somber reminder of the Soviet soldiers lost in the Afghan War.
This plaque is dedicated to those who perished fulfilling their international duty. Their names etched in stone serve as a testament to their sacrifice. The \u041f\u0430\u0432\u0448\u0438\u043c \u0432 \u0410\u0444\u0433\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\u0439 \u0432\u043e\u0439\u043d\u0435 Plaque is more than just a list of names. It is a place for veterans of the Afghan war and other local conflicts to meet. It is a place to remember fallen comrades.
The monument that holds the \u041f\u0430\u0432\u0448\u0438\u043c \u0432 \u0410\u0444\u0433\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\u0439 \u0432\u043e\u0439\u043d\u0435 Plaque features a bronze figure of a young Soviet soldier. He wears a camouflage uniform. The soldier holds a helmet in his left hand and a rifle in his right. He looks into the distance standing at the edge of a cliff.
The \u041f\u0430\u0432\u0448\u0438\u043c \u0432 \u0410\u0444\u0433\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\u0439 \u0432\u043e\u0439\u043d\u0435 Plaque was created thanks to veteran organizations. Personal contributions from internationalist soldiers and support from the Moscow government also helped. Sculptors S. A. Shcherbakov and S. S. Shcherbakov designed the monument. Architects Yu. P. Grigoriev and S. Grigoriev also contributed.
The opening of the monument and the \u041f\u0430\u0432\u0448\u0438\u043c \u0432 \u0410\u0444\u0433\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\u0439 \u0432\u043e\u0439\u043d\u0435 Plaque took place on December 27 2004. This date marked the 25th anniversary of the Soviet troops entering Afghanistan. Afghan veterans and special forces who stormed Amin’s palace attended the ceremony. Representatives from veterans’ organizations were also present.
A bronze bas-relief showing a battle scene decorates the pedestal. This \u041f\u0430\u0432\u0448\u0438\u043c \u0432 \u0410\u0444\u0433\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\u0439 \u0432\u043e\u0439\u043d\u0435 Plaque serves as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made during the Afghan War. It urges us to remember the cost of conflict. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the lives lost and the enduring impact of this war.