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The Mound Of Glory, Belarus
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The Mound Of Glory, Belarus

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Justin • 3 Comments

The Mound of Glory is a memorial complex, located 21 km from Minsk, Belarus on the Moscow Highway that is intended to honor Soviet soldiers who fought during World War II. It was established in 1969 on the 25th anniversary of the “liberation” of Belarus from the Nazis during Operation Bagration (1944) by bringing in … Continue reading →

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