Brest fortress

The construction of the fortress on the site of the center of the old town was started in 1833. The author of the project was a military topographer and engineer Karl Ivanovich Opperman. In 1833 earthworks began. On June 1, 1836, the first stone was laid at the base of the Citadel of the fortress, a commemorative mortgage board and a box with coins were walled up. The main construction work was completed by April 26, 1842. Then, at different times, the fortresses were rebuilt, strengthened and expanded. In 1913, the construction of a second, expanded ring of fortifications began, but it was not completed before the war. And on June 22, 1941 at 4:15 on the fortress was opened a powerful artillery fire Garrison caught by surprise. Then began the heroic defense. Since then, the Brest Fortress has entered the hearts of people as a symbol of the unshakable resilience of the Soviet people. Brest is a common beginning of the war for us, it is a symbol of tragic and heroic life.