Vienna Monument to the Liberation of Soviet Soldiers
The statue of a Soviet soldier at the entrance of the Vienna Monument to the Liberation of Soviet Soldiers. The statue is located at the entrance of the Vienna Soviet Soldiers' Liberation Monument, where these soldiers sacrificed their lives during the liberation of Vienna. A Rotamist, a lower rank soldier in the Soviet Red Army, is depicted holding a lowered flag and weapon. Sculptor Ivan Perschudtschew designed this statue. The cemetery complex covers an area of 3600 square meters and is the final resting place for nearly 2500 Red Army soldiers.
Slavin War Memorial
The Slavin War Memorial is an important landmark in Bratislava, which not only commemorates the Soviet soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the war, but also witnesses to historical events. The design and architecture of this memorial site reflect the respect for war heroes and the desire for peace at that time. The statues of two soldiers and children as part of the memorial site symbolize the sacrifices of soldiers, the brutality of war, and hope for future peace. Such statues are common in war memorials, aimed at conveying condolences for lost lives and educational significance for future generations.
