Visited Lyudnikov Island in Volgograd. And once again I have experienced nothing but disappointment
textbooks are listed as the Battle of Stalingrad.
Meanwhile, here are the ruins of one of three buildings, which it was decided to preserve in Stalingrad (#Volgograd since 1961) after the war, as a reminder of those difficult years, both for our city and for the country as a whole.
The name of this place is Lyudnikov Island — a piece of land on the right bank of the Volga with a size of 700×400 meters, where during the Battle of Stalingrad the 138th Red Banner Division under the command of Colonel Ivan Ilyich Lyudnikov held the defense in complete encirclement.
Obelisk on Lyudnikov Island in VolgogradObelisk on the Island Lyudnikov in Volgograd
This land is abundantly watered with the blood of our soldiers, and for the edification of descendants in the post-war years, a memorial complex was erected here, which is popularly called “Lyudnikov Island».
Memorial Lyudnikov Island in Volgograd Memorial Lyudnikov Island in Volgograd
have the status of cultural heritage.
Memorial Lyudnikov Island is protected by the stateMemorial Lyudnikov Island is protected by the state
To be honest, I just did not notice this protection …
It seems that the memorial has been abandoned for several years and is slowly being destroyed. Dried carnations left on the ground are worth it.
Carelessly thrown carnations. Lyudnikov Island. Volgograd Carelessly abandoned carnations. Lyudnikov Island. Volgograd
Asked:
— How long do the destroyed pillars lie here at the entrance to the memorial? — I could not even answer a man, apparently a local, walking here with his daughter.
Entrance to the memorial Lyudnikov Island Entrance to the memorial Lyudnikov Island
The fallen off marble slabs on the obelisk and on the mass graves are further confirmation of this.
The state of the obelisk on Lyudnikov Island The state of the obelisk on Lyudnikov Island
question:
— What then will our children know about this place when the inscription is completely erased?
Commemorative plaque. Lyudnikov Island Memorial plaque. Lyudnikov Island Tower belonging to the memorial «Stalingrad Defense Line» Tower belonging to the memorial «Stalingrad Defense Line»
In the most «advantageous position» on Lyudnikov Island, the ruins of the very house mentioned above.
Command post of the 138th division of Colonel LyudnikovCommand post of the 138th division of Colonel Lyudnikov
Let me remind you that it housed the command post of the 138th division. The building is slowly being destroyed by itself and does not require special attention and care.
The command post of the 138th division of Colonel Lyudnikov The command post of the 138th division of Colonel Lyudnikov
In 50 years, when there is nothing left of him , they will say that it was so …
Command post of the 138th division of Colonel Lyudnikov in Volgograd Command post of the 138th division of Colonel Lyudnikov in Volgograd
But I still sincerely believe that by May 9, the memorial will be restored to a decent look, although there is very little time left …
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