MEMORIAL OF MAMAYEV KURGAN
Read moreLocated on Mamai Hill, about 3 km north of the city centre, it is a collection of memorials to the Battle of Stalingrad. The most impressive is Rodina Mat zovyot: the famous gigantic concrete statue of the call of "Mother Russia", 85 m high and brandishing a sword. The place is impressive for its calm and proportions, it invites introspection and reflection on the Soviet memory of the war.
MUSEUM-PANORAMA OF THE BATTLE OF STALINGRAD
Read moreThe main museum in Stalingrad is naturally dedicated to the battle of the same name. It's modern and very, very well designed. You will see objects, photos and models, and maps explaining the capture and liberation of the city. Don't miss, on the first floor, the giant painting representing a panorama of the city at the time of the fights. Right next to the museum you can see the old grain mill, in a state of ruin, which has been preserved as a testimony to the battle.