Russian Liberators

Russian Liberators

Monument Russe honours Soviet soldiers who liberated Auschwitz-Birkenau during World War II. The Monument Russe, located in Oświęcim, Poland, is a memorial dedicated to the Soviet soldiers who liberated the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp at the end of World War II. Erected in 1957, this monument commemorates the role of the Soviet Red Army in the liberation of the camp, marking the end of the Nazi occupation and the beginning of a new chapter for the survivors. The monument is an important historical and cultural site, reminding visitors of the complexities of the wartime liberation and the diverse groups involved.

Standing at the entrance of the Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp, the Monument Russe is a significant part of the broader Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum complex. The memorial features a large obelisk, inscribed with Soviet and Russian inscriptions, symbolizing the contribution of the Soviet forces to the liberation of the camp and the wider fight against fascism. The monument is visited by many who come to reflect on the historical importance of the camp’s liberation and the role of international cooperation in achieving victory over Nazi Germany.