Soviet War Memorial Treptow

The Soviet War Memorial (Sowjetisches Ehrenmal) was built in 1945 on the main street of Berlin on June 17, and is one of the few monuments in Berlin, built from marble and granite fragments of the destroyed Imperial Chancellor's Office. The monument was built by the former Soviet Union to commemorate more than 80,000 Soviet soldiers killed in the Battle of Berlin during World War II. The Soviet sculptors participated in the design of the monument, which embodies the ideas of Soviet liberators to highlight the Red Army's achievements in the Battle of Berlin. At first, the monument stood in a ruin; when the park was built, the monument was surrounded by dense trees. Below the monument is a porch of sculpture, with a statue of Soviet soldiers standing at the top, about 30 meters high, and the sculpture is engraved with Slavic letters, which read, "For the freedom and independence of the Soviet Union in the war against the fascist invaders of Germany immortalized heroes." Two artillery pieces and two tanks were also placed in front of the monument, which is said to be the weapon used by the Soviets when they attacked Berlin. The park also houses the tombs of Soviet soldiers who buried more than 7,000 soldiers. Every May 8th, European Victory Day, a wreath-laying ceremony is held to commemorate the great soldiers who have appeared for peace.

It's a bit awkward. It was built in memory of the Soviet Union's liberation of Berlin. It's also a monument to the Soviet army's heroes. But now the Soviet Union is no longer there, and East Germany is no more - most importantly, the building is very incompatible with the surrounding medieval buildings -- whether to demolish or retain, and recently the Germans have been debating for a long time.

Today, I went to the Soviet Memorial Park, which is very Russian style. The Soviet Victory Monument set up not far from the presidential office in Berlin is enough for you to feel the Germanic national temperament and mind. History does not need to be covered up. His real reappearance of rivers and lakes is to warn future generations that only a leader who dares to face the reality can lead the country stronger.

There are two Soviet Red Army Monuments in Berlin, one on the 17th June Street and the other in Spray Park. Coming out of Shernefield Airport and taking S-bahn, I did not enter Berlin, but went directly to the latter. Broad square, magnificent monument and flowers not only show the heroic sacrifice of the Soviet soldiers, but also reflect the sincerity and mind of the Germans.

The most obvious thing is that there is a large statue of Soviet fighters. This monument is also a little speechless. In Germany, it is a monument to the Warring States. Although Germany was an aggressor at that time, it still felt that Germany had overcorrected itself.