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The grave of a Soviet soldier
Full name of the monument :

The grave of a Soviet soldier

Region :
Sumy region
Address of the monument :
Status :
Historical monument of local significance
Monument installation year (s) (if available) :
1985
Time classification according to the installation epoch :
Soviet period (1922-1991)
Person/event, object the monument is dedicated to :
real person(s)
Gender :
mixed group
Social status :
persons of war
Components of the monument :
obelisk - 1.8 m
Material :
metal
Type of art composition :
architectural object(s)
Artistic approach :
abstract art
Main text, additional text (if available) :
Yes
memorial inscription
Language(s) of the text :
Ukrainian
Narrative commemorates :
Honoring the culture of war victims, including memorialization
The preservation state of the monument at the time of the research :
exists
Institution responsible for maintenance :
Konotop city council
Institution’s website :
https://konotop-rada.gov.ua/
Free text that contains data valid for interpretation :
A soldier who died between September 1 and 5 is buried 1941, when battles were held, restraining the enemy's advance. Surname and military rank of the deceased are unknown. In 1946, a wooden obelisk was installed on the grave, replaced in 1985 by an obelisk made of marble with an inscription on its front side.