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Mamayev Kurgan

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Mamayev Kurgan is a strategic hill that saw brutal fighting during the Battle of Stalingrad. Today it is a vast memorial complex featuring the Motherland Calls statue, the Hall of Military Glory, and the Square of Sorrow. Visitors walk up a grand staircase lined with sculptural groups depicting the battle's key moments. The hill offers panoramic views of Volgograd. The Eternal Flame burns in the Hall of Military Glory, where names of fallen soldiers are inscribed on the walls.

Don't miss

  • Visit the Hall of Military Glory, where an eternal flame burns and a changing of the guard ceremony occurs hourly
  • See the sculptural group 'Stand to the Death' showing a soldier defending the hill
  • Explore the Square of Sorrow, featuring a statue of a grieving mother over a pool

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Ways to visit Mamayev Kurgan

You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

Cheapest way inRetro KGB Tour: A Volga 21 Adventure in Yerevan's Soviet Past with photography4.8★ · 34 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$59 per personSee dates →
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