One of the most common structures built in the world is the monuments that nations and governments use to commemorate histories, people, events, or the past. These monuments are famous worldwide, and you can find at least one monumental structure, such as a building, park, statue, or even a plaque wherever you travel. Russia is one of the countries that has realized the importance of preserving its history and heritage after World War II and has made every effort in this regard. Although the Russian Empire had built several famous monuments all over Russia before the October Revolution, this type of memorial increased dramatically after the Second World War. One of the main reasons was World War II's impact on people's lives in Russia. If, during the Russian Empire era, monuments were mostly dedicated to specific people or victories over enemies in wars, many monuments were constructed all over Russia and dedicated to the people and their suffering during the Second World War. That is why visiting World War II monuments during a trip to Russia has become one of the main tourist programs on the Russia tour. Regardless of your tourist destination during your tour to Russia, you will visit at least one World War II monument during your trip to Russia. Moscow, as Russia's capital, is no exception, and you can find many monuments all over the city that is dedicated to World War II or its impact on people's lives. One of these structures is Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill.
Even before World War II and even before Peter the Great moved the capital to St. Petersburg, Poklonnaya Hill was of great importance. This hill is considered one of Moscow's highest areas and one of Moscow's strategic points. The name Poklonaya originally means "bow down" in Russian. The name was given to the hill because whoever entered Moscow from the west was expected to stop on the hill and pay homage to the capital of the Russian Empire. Of course, the name Poklonnaya Hill has been seen many times in Russian history. That is the hill where Napoleon waited in vain for the Kremlin key after the conquest of Moscow. The famous "Fili conference" was also held inside a hut on the hill. For this reason, historically, this hill is one of the tourist attractions of Russia tour. However, the attention to this hill was dramatically increased after establishing the Victory Park on it.
Victory Park is one of Moscow's largest parks, dedicated entirely to World War II and victories in previous wars. The park, which has many tourist and historical attractions, is a gathering and celebration for honoring the anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. There are many symbols, museums, and attractions in this park, making the tourists of Moscow tour visit this park during their travel to Russia. One of the most significant ones is the open-air museum of vehicles used during World War II and is now displayed inside the park for the public. Tourists can see tanks, planes, ships, war machines, and other vehicles used in the war up close in this park. The Museum of the Great Patriotic War also provides a detailed and concise description of Russia's involvement in World War II, ultimately leading to victory. "Years of War" avenue, which has five terraces as a sign of five years of war events and 1418 fountains for each day of the war, is one of the main symbols of this park for tourists on Russia tour. The obelisk in Victory Square is also one of the famous symbols of this park. However, the structure that surprises most tourists when they visit this park during their travel to Moscow is the Holocaust Memorial Synagogue, built next to a mosque and an Orthodox church to show Russian people's unity during the war.
One of the primary victims of World War II and Nazi atrocities was the Jews. In what is now known as the Holocaust, nearly eleven million people, including six million Jews, were killed by Nazi Germany during the Second World War under the pretext of religion, race, and nationality. This high crime of Nazi Germany is still known as one of the greatest genocides in history. Many countries built monuments to this horrific and tragic event after World War II, and Russia was no exception. When tourists visit Victory Park during their tour to Russia, they will see an Orthodox church, a mosque, and a synagogue. Most tourists are surprised by the existence of a Holocaust Memorial Synagogue in this park because this synagogue is the only one of its kind in Russia, and there is no other example of this kind of structure anywhere in Russia. Known as the Holocaust Memorial Synagogue, it is one of the World War II memorials. The Holocaust Memorial Synagogue, next to the Victory Park's Orthodox Church and mosque, are all part of the Museum of Great Patriotic War. Of course, this monument's unofficial name is the Temple of Memories, which was designed by the architect Moshe Zarhy. The building consists of a library, an office for rabbis, a terrace, and an exhibition hall dedicated to the history of Jews and the history of the Holocaust, which is one of the reasons why it is often referred to as a museum on the Moscow Tour. Visiting this museum during the tour to Moscow provides an excellent opportunity for tourists to visit one of the world's best synagogue prayer halls during their travel to Moscow. Decorated by one of the most famous Jewish sculptors, Frank Meysler, this prayer hall is one of the museum's main sections. In this prayer hall, you can also see a part of the exhibition dedicated to other religious groups that have tried to save the lives of Russian Jews. The State Historical Museum and the State Museum of the History of Religion have collaborated in the exhibitions' construction, which adds to the museum's particular importance on the Moscow tour. An essential part of the museum is the upper hall. You can also get acquainted with Judaism, watch how the famous Jewish candles are lit up close, and get acquainted with the history of Judaism in Russia. Visitors to the museum can see photographs, documents, memorials, World War II history, and many other related items in this museum during their travel to Russia.
The Holocaust Memorial Synagogue is just a small part of the Russian Tourist Attractions in Victory Park that tourists will see when they visit Moscow. To get acquainted with other tourist attractions of this park and other Moscow tourist attractions, you can visit our weblog. We have also provided useful tips and pieces of advice for traveling to Russia that can help you to have a more pleasant trip to Russia.
