The Memorial of 1200 guards soldiers

Kaliningrad citizens come to the Eternal fire not only on the 9th of May- The Victory Day, but also on the 9th of April- the anniversary of soviet soldiers died during the East Prussian operation. The fragments of the great memorial ensemble In honor of 1200 heroes- guardsmen. This ensemble was created according to the project of the Moscow architects I. Mikenas, B. Petrauskas, B. Punsdyus, R. Yakimavichus and K. Yaroshunas. Memory to the victims of the legendary assault is perpetuated by 26 meters stele, by bronze wreaths of Glory, by the sculptural groups of nationalities of the former Soviet Union. This Memorial ensemble was created on the 30th of September in 1945.