Monument Tank T-34
Russia, Republic of Kalmykia, Elista.
Description:
The Tank T-34 monument was erected in the city of Elista in 1968. The creation of the memorial was timed to the 25th anniversary of the liberation of the city from the Nazis. This military-historical memorial was dedicated to the soldiers of the 28th Army, commanded by Lieutenant General V.F. Gerasimenko. It was the soldiers of this unit who made a huge contribution to the liberation of Elista.
The monument is symbolic, the bas-relief depicts the faces of a tankman, pilot and infantryman, emphasizing that different types of troops fought for the city, including a heavy load on the tank units. Therefore, the memorial is the legendary T-34 tank.
The monument was created by architect M. Purveyev and sculptor N. Sanjiev.