When forces of the German Sixth Army launched their attack against the city centre of Stalingrad on 13 September 1942, Mamayev Kurgan (appearing in military maps as "Height 102.0") saw …

Nov 24, 2020 · Mamayev Hill or “Mamayev Kurgan” in Volgograd (formerly Stalingrad) in Russia is a memorial complex dedicated to the Battle of Stalingrad. The Battle of Stalingrad (1942-3) …

Mamayev kurgan used to be a nameless hill marked on military-topographic maps as a height — 102,0. This hill was the main link in the general system of defence of Stalingrad front.

Jul 14, 2021 · When the forces of the Sixth German Army launched an offensive on the center of Stalingrad on September 13, 1942 Mamayev Kurgan (marked on military maps as “Height …

May 27, 2024 · To memorialize the epic battle and staggering loss of life, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev ordered the construction of a colossal memorial park on the slopes of Mamayev …

Height 102 is how they marked Mamayev Hill (Russian - Mamayev Kurgan) on military topographic maps. Rivalry for the right to command this height started with the first assault on …

Mamaev Hill - is the highest hill in Volgograd (102 m). That was the highest point which Russian solders defended so frantically that after that bloody battle the hill was covered with mine …

Aug 8, 2019 · "The Motherland Calls" is a towering statue that dominates the summit of Mamayev Kurgan, a hill that overlooks the city of Volgograd (formerly Stalingrad).

The main focus of the complex is undoubtedly the Mother-Russia Calls Statue at the summit of the hill. The statue depicts an emotional Mother-Russia shouting and stepping forward whilst …

Mar 15, 2014 · Construction of the Russian monument " The Motherland Calls" on Mamayev Kurgan Hill went step by step using unique technology. The Russian sculpture inside is …