“Poet” they called him. Let’s delve into the story of the monument before us. This is the monument to Fedor Poletaev.
The monument stands in Moscow. It is at the intersection of Eseninsky Boulevard and Fedor Poletaev Street. This monument honors Fedor Poletaev. He was a Hero of the Soviet Union.
The Fedor Poletaev monument was erected in 1998. Sculptor V. V. Glebov created it. The monument is a bronze bust of the hero.
Fedor Andrianovich Poletaev was a guardsman. He was a soldier in the Soviet Army. He participated in the Italian Resistance during World War II. He was also a National Hero of Italy.
Fedor Poletaev passed through prisoner camps. He was in Vyazma and Berdichev. He was also in Melec. He joined an Italian partisan battalion. Nino Franki commanded it. This battalion was part of the Oreste brigade. Poletaev died in battle against the fascists in Liguria.
The Fedor Poletaev monument features a hero’s bust. It stands on a high cylindrical pedestal. The bust is a detailed granite sculpture. It shows Poletaev.
The pedestal has an inscription. It reads “Fedor Poletaev”. A granite plaque sits near the monument. It bears more words. These words honor Fedor Andrianovich Poletaev. He was a guardsman. He was a hero of the Soviet Army. He was a hero of the Italian resistance. He died in Italy saving comrades.
The sculptor and pedestal use granite. The surrounding area has paved paths. They are made of paving stones. This monument stands as a reminder of Fedor Poletaev’s bravery. It also reminds us of his sacrifice during World War II.
The monument to Fedor Poletaev reminds us of his heroism. He fought against fascism. He fought for freedom. Remember Fedor Poletaev. He is a symbol of courage.