Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Могила Неизвестного Солдата · Tverskoy District
war memorial in Moscow, Russia
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Welcome to one of Russia's most sacred and emotionally resonant sites: the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, located in the Alexander Garden along the shadow of the Kremlin’s western wall. As we stand here, you are participating in a…
Listen in the app2The Eternal Flame and the Sarcophagus
At the heart of the memorial is the Eternal Flame, emerging from the center of a five-pointed bronze star. This flame has burned continuously since May 8, 1967, when it was lit from the eternal flame at the Piskaryovskoye…
Listen in the app3Post No. 1 — The Sentinels of Honor
Guarding the tomb is the Presidential Regiment, also known as 'Post No. 1.' The guards stand at attention in all weather conditions—extreme cold, sweltering heat, or torrential rain—as a testament to the discipline and devotion…
Listen in the app4The Alley of Hero Cities
Extending to the right of the main tomb along the Kremlin wall is the Alley of Hero Cities. This section of the memorial consists of several dark red porphyry blocks, each inscribed with the name of a 'Hero City'—cities that were…
Listen in the app5The Kremlin Wall and the Granite Environment
The choice of location for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier—abutting the Kremlin Wall—is highly significant from an analytical perspective. The Kremlin is the historical, political, and spiritual heart of Russia, and by placing…
Listen in the app6The Sculptural Symbols of Victory and Peace
On the sarcophagus itself, the bronze sculptural composition by Nikolai Tomsky is rich with symbolic meaning. The central piece is a soldier’s helmet, resting on a folded military banner with a laurel branch. …
Listen in the app7The Ritual of Wreath-Laying and Public Memory
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is the primary site for official commemorative rituals in Russia. Every year on May 9th, Victory Day, and on June 22nd, the Day of Memory and Sorrow, the President of Russia and other high-ranking…
Listen in the app8Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
As we conclude our tour of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, take one last look at the Eternal Flame. In the heart of Moscow, amidst the movement of the capital and the power of the Kremlin, this site remains a constant, quiet…
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What is Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a place in Tverskoy District with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Tverskoy District |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 55.7547, 37.6161 |
| Last updated |
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