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Soviet War Memorial

Strasse des 17 Juni | near the Brandenburg Gate, 10117 Berlin, Germany (Mitte)
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Ranked #112 of 356 attractions in Berlin
Type: Historic Sites
Traveler Description: Located in the Tiergarten on June 17 Street halfway between the Brandenberg Gate and the Siegessaule (Victory Column) is a Soviet Memorial. This one... more »
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Just behind the Bundestag ticket office is part of the huge tiergarten of Berlin and in here you will find the Soviet memorial which recognises the 2,000 russian soldiers who died fighting the Nazis in the war. Amazing if like me you are fan of symbolic soviet architecture.

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Chester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013 via mobile

Designed to advertise the victors stance and does a great job too. Whilst not right in todays climate its a great reminder of the power of ' those in charge' and a warning to perhaps live life with more harmony and understanding!

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Stafford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

It's a stark reminder in the heart of the city but should be seen to truly understand the painful recent past of the city. The POI boards are excellent but the overall feel, with the tanks and military pieces is very martial in comparison to the British & Commonwealth cemetery out on Heerstrasse.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

Whilst one could certainly question whether the Soviets needed to construct such an elaborate memorial so soon after the war, it serves as a poignant and very sombre reminder as to the suffering of so many during the war. The battle for Berlin was incredibly costly in lives on both sides, and if this memorial serves now to remember all... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013 via mobile

Ok, some people may say that it should not be there because of the atrocities committed by the USSR before, during, and after WWII. And I'd agree but, paraphrasing Winston Churchill, even the devil was better than Hitler. As far as memorials go, it is quite sober, especially considering that 10000000 Soviet soldiers died in WWII. 2000 are buried there. 

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Bern, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

huge statue, It has 2 t34 tanks at its side, is really overwhealming, it is a proper memorial. and its very near to the victory column, the reichstag, and the check pointcharlie

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013 via mobile

The memorial is interesting and impressive to the beholder but it is my opinion it is a memorial that should be removed, I understand the suffering inflicted in WW2 on both sides but the Russian memorial is also a tribute to an army that acted brutally in the mass expulsion of both Germans and Polish civilians, it inflicted countless mass... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

Soviet memorial walking distance from Brandebgurg Gate. Behind the monument is the photographic exhibition. Memorial to the Red Army soldier and their ultimate sacrifice(s).

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013

It was great to see this memorial, close to Reichstag Building in tierpark, have to read it in Russian but a reminder of the history of the city, great memorial columns, statue and tanks.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2012 via mobile

Obviously with 2000 plus Soviets buried behind it it's an odd place to go and visit but the structure and set up is very impressive but respectfully. Worth seeing

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