Пискаревский
мемориал, 1961 год (Translated byPeter
Sobolev)
The set of postcards I'd like to present was published in 1961. It
contains photos of the Piskarevsky memorial cemetery.
Memorial was unveiled on 9th May 1960.
Authors of the project: A.V.Vasilyev, E.A.Levinson. Sculptores:: V.V.Isaeva,
R.K.Taurit.
General view of the memorial dedicated to
the heroic defenders of the Leningrad, who were given own life for the
freedom and independence of the Fartherland during the days of
Blockade 1941-1944.
View to the main entrance
Central part of the monument
Central part of the monument
(side view)
Sculpture "Mother-homeland"
("Mat-Rodina")
Bas-relief on the butt-end of the
monument.
(left side)
Bas-relief on the butt-end of the
monument.
(right side)
Museum pavilions (propylaeums)
Also I suggest you to check out two
modern albums about the Piskarevsky memorial - : 174
и 175