A memorial complex to the cities of military glory was opened. Press release of the grand opening of the memorial sign “Memorial complex dedicated to the cities of military glory” on Poklonnaya Hill. Monument to the cities of military glory

MOSCOW, December 5 - RIA Novosti. Speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko took part in the opening ceremony of the Memorial complex dedicated to the cities of military glory. The event took place in Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill.

According to Matvienko, it is symbolic that the ceremony is taking place on a significant day - Monday marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the counter-offensive of Soviet troops in the battle for the capital. “This was a very important, turning point, historical moment not only in the fate of the Motherland, but also in the fate of Europe and the whole world,” the senator noted.

“Forty-five cities of military glory are convincing evidence of courage and heroism, the inflexibility of our people, their will to victory. Thanks to the heroism of the defenders, these cities were liberated from the invaders. Fighting took place literally for every street, every house. And today we honor the holy memory of the heroes who ensured the freedom and independence of our country,” Matvienko said. She emphasized that people remember not only those who defended, but also those who restored the country from ruins, restored cities of military glory, many of which were destroyed, and some were simply wiped off the face of the earth.

The Chairman of the Federation Council expressed gratitude to the veterans who accomplished a great feat, liberating their native land and all of Europe from fascist evil spirits. “We will always remember this feat and we will always remember the enormous sacrifices our country has made,” she said. Matvienko recalled that December 3 was a memorable date - the Day of the Unknown Soldier. “Happy memory to all those who gave their lives for our freedom and independence,” the Federation Council speaker emphasized.

She also noted the great educational work of the Union of Cities of Military Glory, which initiated the installation of this memorial sign. During the ceremony, the Speaker of the Federation Council laid flowers at the monument.

The ceremony was also attended by Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Defense Vladimir Shamanov, Chairman of the Union of Cities of Military Glory Sergei Gorban, Chairman of the Moscow City Duma Alexey Shaposhnikov. The event was attended by the heads of cities awarded the honorary title of the Russian Federation “City of Military Glory”.

By decree of the President of the Russian Federation, since 2006, the honorary title “City of Military Glory” has been awarded. Currently, 45 cities bear this title.

The memorial complex on Poklonnaya Hill was created by a team of authors under the leadership of Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts, People's Artist of Russia, sculptor Salavat Shcherbakov and Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts, Honored Architect of Russia Igor Voskresensky.

The day of the start of the Red Army's counteroffensive against Nazi troops in the Battle of Moscow in 1941 is celebrated on Monday in the Russian capital. According to tradition, on this day, in the morning, representatives of city authorities, youth and veterans lay flowers and wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as well as at the monument to Marshal Zhukov.

World War II in facts and figures

In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Battle, more than a thousand different events at the city, district and district levels have been prepared in the capital. In November, participants in the defense of the capital were paid 10 thousand rubles. More than 19.2 thousand veterans received them. The main celebrations in the city will take place on December 5th.

For the first time, Moscow was decorated with copies of the Victory Banner in honor of the anniversary of the legendary battle.

Monument to the cities of military glory

The central event of the day is the opening of the memorial sign “Memorial complex dedicated to the cities of military glory” on Poklonnaya Hill.

– Moscow is the capital, so the circle of cities of military glory had to be closed with a stele here, on Poklonnaya Hill. 75 years ago, near Moscow, the wheels of history slipped and turned back. The war machine of the Third Reich encountered Russian stubbornness and Russian frosts. The victory of May 9, 1945 was laid out in the December cold near Moscow, said Nikolai Zemtsov after the unveiling of the memorial sign.

The memorial is a skyward granite stele topped with a double-headed eagle. The column is mounted on a pedestal decorated with a bronze cartouche dedicated to the cities of military glory. The names of all the cities of military glory of the Russian Federation are carved on the decorative granite steles that frame the area around the stele on both sides. On the four sides of the stele there are four bronze bas-reliefs with figures of warriors from different eras.

The first bas-relief, reflecting the birth and development of Russia's military power, depicts Prince Svyatoslav, Alexander Nevsky, Dmitry Donskoy, Sergius of Radonezh and Dmitry Pozharsky.

The second bas-relief is dedicated to the heroic events of the 18th-19th centuries and represents Emperor Peter the Great, Fyodor Ushakov, Alexander Suvorov, Mikhail Kutuzov, and in the background - Bagration and Barclay de Tolly.

The third bas-relief is dedicated to the heroes of the defense of Sevastopol and the liberation wars in the Balkans: these are Dasha Sevastopolskaya, Admiral Pavel Nakhimov, sailor Pyotr Koshka, General Mikhail Skobelev, Admiral Stepan Makarov.

The fourth bas-relief is dedicated to the Great Patriotic War and is represented by a pilot, sailor, soldier and tanker, as well as a modern pilot. Behind the heroes, bronze banners of different eras flutter in the wind. The total height of the stele is about 16 meters.

The project “Stela of Cities of Military Glory”, winner of the open All-Russian competition in 2008 for the best architectural and sculptural project, was used as a model for the memorial sign. Today, 45 Russian cities bear the honorary title “City of Military Glory.”

Exhibitions and concerts

The Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War on Poklonnaya Hill hosts the exhibition “The Battle for Moscow. First victory." The main goal of the 75th anniversary of one of the most important battles in the military history of the Fatherland is to show the greatness and tragedy of the battle for Moscow through the massive feat of its defenders, to reveal, with the help of the presented relics, the fate of the people who gave their lives to save the capital.

The exhibition covers the period from June 1941 to April 1942. 46 museums and archives took part in its organization. The exhibition features more than 1.5 thousand exhibits and archival documents using kinetic installations and multimedia accompaniment.

Photo exhibition “For Moscow!” will turn around on Arbat. 36 photographs were exhibited here, each of which depicts scenes of battles, the life of a besieged city and portraits of the heroes of the defense of the capital. The photographs were provided by the TASS photo archive, most of them are being exhibited for the first time.

A ceremonial meeting dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the legendary battle will take place in the Moscow government building on Novy Arbat. The main guests will be veterans of the Great Patriotic War. The meeting will be attended by Russian pop and film stars.

An exhibition in honor of the anniversary of the Battle of Moscow will open in the synagogue on Poklonnaya Hill. Presented here are authentic books of registration of conscription into the eighth division of the people's militia, in which there were many metropolitan writers and musicians. There are lines with recordings of the poet Emmanuel Kazakevich and other famous cultural figures. Registration cards of militia volunteers, their personal belongings, soldier medallions, photographs, letters from the front. In addition, you will be able to see a life-size anti-tank hedgehog, Molotov cocktails, and personal belongings of the inventor of the anti-tank hedgehog, Major General Mikhail Gorikker.

Military Glory Day

December 5 is one of the Days of Military Glory of Russia established by the Federal Law, which was adopted on February 10, 1995 by the State Duma and signed by the President of the Russian Federation. Since 2012, the capital has been celebrating this day as a city holiday.

75 years ago, on December 5-6, 1941, Soviet troops launched a counteroffensive against enemy positions during the Moscow battle. It was prepared and carried out in a difficult environment. The Soviet troops, with some superiority in aircraft, had almost half as much artillery, one third less tanks, and were inferior in number of military personnel. However, the battle of Moscow ended in the complete defeat of the Nazi group, which included 11 tank, 4 motorized and 23 infantry divisions. More than 11 thousand settlements were liberated. As a result of further hostilities, the enemy was thrown back 100-250 km from Moscow.

The Battle of Moscow is considered one of the decisive battles of the Great Patriotic War. The counteroffensive of the Soviet troops here grew into a general offensive of the Red Army along the entire front. Having won a victory near Moscow, Soviet troops dispelled the myth of the invincibility of the German army. As a result, the Nazi command was forced to switch to strategic defense. The Battle of Moscow is the first successful major operation during the Great Patriotic War, which marked the beginning of the liberation of the country from occupation.

The Chairman of the Federation Council spoke at a gala event held on Poklonnaya Hill

Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko took part in the opening ceremony of the memorial sign “Memorial complex dedicated to the cities of military glory.” The event took place in Moscow's Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill.

The Speaker of the Federation Council congratulated the residents of the capital and all Russians on the opening of a memorial sign in honor of the cities of military glory. According to Valentina Matvienko, it is symbolic that the ceremony takes place on a significant day - today marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the counter-offensive of Soviet troops in the battle for the capital. “It was a very important, turning point, historical moment not only in the fate of the Motherland, but also in the fate of Europe and the whole world.”

“Forty-five cities of military glory are convincing evidence of courage and heroism, the inflexibility of our people, their will to win. Thanks to the heroism of the defenders, these cities were liberated from the invaders. There were battles literally for every street, every house. And today we honor the holy memory of the heroes who ensured the freedom and independence of our country,” said Valentina Matvienko.

According to her, people remember not only those who defended, but also those who restored the country from ruins, restored cities of military glory, many of which were destroyed, and some were simply wiped off the face of the earth.

The Chairman of the Federation Council expressed gratitude to the veterans who accomplished a great feat, liberating their native land and all of Europe from fascist evil spirits. “We will always remember this feat and we will always remember the enormous sacrifices our country made.”

Valentina Matvienko recalled that the third of December was celebrated as a memorable date - the Day of the Unknown Soldier. “Happy memory to all those who gave their lives for our freedom and independence,” the Federation Council speaker emphasized.

She also noted the great educational work of the Union of Cities of Military Glory, which initiated the installation of this memorial sign.

Valentina Matvienko laid flowers at the monument.

The ceremony was also attended by the Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Defense Vladimir Shamanov, Chairman of the Union of Cities of Military Glory Sergey Gorban, Chairman of the Moscow City Duma Alexey Shaposhnikov. The event was attended by the heads of cities awarded the honorary title of the Russian Federation “City of Military Glory”.

By decree of the President of the Russian Federation, since 2006, the honorary title “City of Military Glory” has been awarded. Currently, 45 cities bear this title.

The memorial complex on Poklonnaya Hill was created by a team of authors under the leadership of an academician of the Russian Academy of Arts, People's Artist of Russia, sculptor Salavat Shcherbakova and academician of the Russian Academy of Arts, Honored Architect of Russia Igor Voskresensky.

PRESS SERVICE OF THE FEDERATION COUNCIL

Memorial dedicated to the cities of military glory (Moscow). The official name is the Memorial Complex dedicated to the Cities of Military Glory of Russia. Located in Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill, on the alley from Kutuzovsky Prospekt. The nearest metro station is Park Pobedy.

The memorial was installed on December 5, 2016. The event was timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the counter-offensive of Soviet troops in the Battle of Moscow.

Composition of the opening ceremony participants

The opening ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Valentina Matvienko, and the Chairman of the Moscow City Duma, Alexey Shaposhnikov. The participants also included State Duma deputy Vladimir Shamanov, chairman of the Union of Cities of Military Glory Sergei Gorban. Representatives of the Moscow Government and guests from cities of military glory were also here. Those present observed a minute of silence in memory of the heroes who survived the Battle of Moscow 75 years ago.

Status of cities of military glory

The honorary title of the Russian Federation “City of Military Glory” was established by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation in 2006. This title is awarded for the unprecedented feat of the defenders of the Fatherland, which has become a symbol of courage, perseverance and mass heroism for generations of Russian citizens.

Description of the memorial

The memorial complex is a 16-meter high granite stele, rising upward, topped with the coat of arms of Russia - a double-headed eagle with outstretched wings. The stele is located on a granite pedestal, decorated with a bronze cartouche with a solemn dedication to the Cities of Military Glory.

At the base of the memorial pedestal there are bronze bas-reliefs on all four sides. They depict soldiers and famous commanders of Russia from different eras.

Among them are Princes Svyatoslav and Alexander Nevsky, Dmitry Donskoy and Dmitry Pozharsky, Reverend Sergius of Radonezh and Generalissimo Alexander Suvorov, Emperor Peter the Great and Field Marshal Mikhail Kutuzov, admirals Nakhimov and Makarov, General Skobelev, pilots and sailors, infantrymen and tankmen of the Great Patriotic War , other government officials.

The column is crowned by a double-headed eagle with spread wings. The memorial complex also includes 45 granite slabs with the coats of arms of cities of military glory.

Coats of arms and names of cities

The memorial complex includes low granite walls on both sides with bronze cartouches in the form of 45 shields. The shields depict the coats of arms of the Cities of Military Glory and their names are carved.

Authors of the memorial complex

The complex was created by a team of authors under the leadership of Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts, People's Artist of Russia, sculptor Salavat Shcherbakov and Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts, Honored Architect of Russia Igor Voskresensky.

The design, production, installation of the monument and improvement of the area around it were financed by the Union of Cities of Military Glory and philanthropists.

It is noteworthy that 12.44 tons were spent on the memorial complex. bronze and 136t. granite

Photo of the mentioned Memorial to the Cities of Military Glory:

List of cities of military glory in Russia

The memorial complex dedicated to the cities of military glory is a symbol characterizing the role of Moscow as the capital of great Russia. The victory of many generations of Russians was forged not only in Moscow, but also in other cities, whose contribution was appreciated.

Today, the honorary title “City of Military Glory” is proudly worn by 45 cities of the Russian Federation.

Here is a list of Cities of Military Glory in Russia (as of July 2018):

• Belgorod
• Kursk
• Eagle
• Vladikavkaz
• Malgobek
• Rzhev
• Yelnya
• Dace
• Voronezh
• Meadows
• Polar
• Rostov-on-Don
• Tuapse
• Velikie Luki
• Velikiy Novgorod
• Dmitrov
• Vyazma
• Kronstadt
• Naro-Fominsk
• Pskov
• Kozelsk
• Arkhangelsk
• Volokolamsk
• Bryansk
• Nalchik
• Vyborg
• Kalach-on-Don
• Vladivostok
• Tikhvin
• Tver
• Anapa
• Kolpino
• Stary Oskol
• Kovrov
• Lomonosov
• Taganrog
• Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
• Maloyaroslavets
• Mozhaisk
• Khabarovsk
• Staraya Russa
• Grozny
• Gatchina
• Petrozavodsk
• Feodosia.

The ceremony was attended by Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko, State Duma deputy, Hero of the Russian Federation Vladimir Shamanov, Chairman of the Moscow City Duma Alexey Shaposhnikov, Chairman of the Union of Cities of Military Glory Sergei Gorban, representatives of the spiritual, scientific, creative and military elite, delegations of military cities glory, veterans of the Great Patriotic War and military operations, cadets, students of patriotic clubs, members of the Youth Army.

On behalf of the head of the city of military glory, Sergei Sergeev, the Anapa delegation was headed by his deputy, Sergei Kozlov. It also included representatives of young people who are actively involved in military-patriotic and search activities.

The memorial complex dedicated to the cities of military glory is a symbol characterizing the role of Moscow as the capital of great Russia. The victory of many generations of Russians was forged not only here, but also in other cities, whose contribution should be appreciated. Today, the honorary title “City of Military Glory” is proudly worn by 45 cities of the Russian Federation with a total population of 9 million people.

The Union of Cities of Military Glory of Russia coordinates activities to preserve military-historical heritage, develop and implement measures aimed at the patriotic education of citizens. And it is gratifying that in Anapa this work is carried out at the highest level: throughout the year hundreds of patriotic events are held dedicated to memorable dates in the history of our country, lessons in courage in schools and universities, meetings with veterans, young people keep a vigil of memory at Post No. 1.
The participants of the Anapa delegation said that it was a great honor for each of them to attend such a historical event, and this memory will remain for a lifetime.

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