Pamatnik Cekistam, Volgograd

Name: Pamatnik Cekistam
Address: Площадь Чекистов, Volgograd, Russia

#16 among attractions in Volgograd

Memorial, Historical place

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Monument to the soldiers of the 10th Division of NKVD troops and policemen of Stalingrad - defenders of the city in 1942-1943 or Monument to Chekists - a memorial in Volgograd, located on the right bank of the Tsaritsa River, near the Astrakhan bridge, connecting the Central and Voroshilovsky districts of the city. Around the monument is arranged Chekistov Square with a small park area. Near the same name metro station and public transport stops. It is a figure of a warrior with a naked sword in his hand, located on a pedestal.

Object of cultural heritage of federal significance.

Coordinates: 48°42'6"N, 44°30'21"E

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Площадь ЧекистовVolgograd Russia

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Day trips

Pamatnik Cekistam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Barmaley Fountain, Pavlov's House, Volgograd Synagogue, Volgograd Panorama Museum.

0.8 miNE
Memorial
Barmaley Fountain, Volgograd
22 min walk • The Barmaley is an informal name of a fountain in the city of Volgograd. Its official name is Children's Khorovod. The statue is of a circle of six children dancing the khorovod around a crocodile.
1.5 miNE
Museum
Pavlov's House, Volgograd
40 min walk • Pavlov's House was a fortified apartment building which Red Army defenders held for 60 days against the Wehrmacht offensive during the Battle of Stalingrad.
0.4 miS
Synagogue
Volgograd Synagogue, Volgograd
10 min walk • Volgograd Synagogue was a historic synagogue built in 1888 in what is now known as Volgograd. It was destroyed during the Battle of Stalingrad after the invasion of German forces, and rebuilt after World War II.
1.5 miNE
Museum
Volgograd Panorama Museum, Volgograd
40 min walk • The Battle of Stalingrad Museum-Reserve is a museum complex in Volgograd.
1.2 miNE
Observatories and planetariums
Volgogradskij planetarij, Volgograd
32 min walk • The Volgograd Planetarium is the only planetarium in the Lower Volga region. Opened on September 19, 1954. Located on Gagarin Street in Volgograd. The authors of the project are V. N. Simbirtsev, People's Architect of the USSR, and architect M. A.
0.4 miSE
Memorial
Gasitel, Volgograd
11 min walk • 341410044620005 Gassitel is a fire and rescue boat launched in 1903. It participated in the Civil War and the Battle of Stalingrad, during which it was sunk. Subsequently the boat became part of the monument to the Volga Rivermen.
0.6 miNE
Universities and schools
Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd
15 min walk • Volgograd State Medical University is located in Volgograd which is situated in the southern part of Russia on the west bank of the Volga River. It started as Stalingrad Medical Institute founded in 1935. In 1993 it received the status of the Academy, and in 2003 it was granted the status of the University.
1.3 miNE
Universities and schools
Volgograd State Pedagogical University, Volgograd
35 min walk • The Volgograd State Pedagogical University is one of the major pedagogical institutions in the Russian Federation. The university is located in Volgograd, formerly known as Stalingrad.
0.7 miSW
Universities and schools
Volgograd State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Volgograd
18 min walk • The Volgograd State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering is one of the major Universities in Volgograd. It was founded in December 1951 and gained university status on December 29, 2003.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pamatnik Cekistam?

Nearby attractions include Volgograd Synagogue, Volgograd (10 min walk), Gasitel, Volgograd (11 min walk), Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd (15 min walk), Volgograd State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Volgograd (18 min walk).

How to get to Pamatnik Cekistam by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pamatnik Cekistam:

Light rail

Площадь Чекистов • Lines: Ст (2 min walk)
Пионерская • Lines: Ст, Ст-2 (6 min walk)

Train

Площадь Чекистов (4 min walk)
Пионерская (5 min walk)

Tram

Улица КИМ (11 min walk)
Краснознаменская (16 min walk)

Bus

Железнодорожный вокзал • Lines: 335, 601 (20 min walk)
Волгоград-Москва (22 min walk)