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Soviet War Memorial In Treptower Park In Berlin

The Soviet War Memorial in Treptow Park in Berlin, Germany, on September 30, 2022, is the largest memorial to the fallen soldiers of the Red Army in Germany, inaugurated on May 8, 1949. It serves as both a commemorative monument and a military cemetery where over 7,000 Red Army soldiers are buried. Recently, the memorial becomes the target of graffiti protests, reflecting current geopolitical tensions in the region. At the beginning of April 2022, unknown persons graffiti the memorial with anti-Russian slogans, spraying messages such as 'Ukrainian Blood on Russian Hands' or 'Death to all Russians' on the pedestal in red paint. A few days later, they add the 'Z' symbol and slogans such as 'Murderer' or 'Orcs'. The memorial is since then under increased surveillance. In several places in Germany, there are calls to tear down Soviet memorials in the country, sparking a public debate that is highly controversial in light of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. Due to the completion of the monument in May 1949, discussions flare up anew every year in May. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#11770229
Date Taken	30 September 2022
Location	N/A
Photographer	Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto

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