This is a huge park in Moscow dedicated to the victories of Russia, it is called Poklonnaya Hill or Poklonnaya Gora in Russian. There memorials in this Victory Park are immense, among them are a victory arc, memorials and pillars. Interesting fact is that this is the exact location where Napoleon waited for the Russian Tsar Alexander I to surrender to him, but the Tsar did not which marked a turning point in Napoleon’s fortunes.
A massive column or obelisk towers above a hill in the park. The memorial is in remembrance for the suffering that took place among the population during the Second World War and for the victory over the German invaders of course. As usual the listed dates are 1941 to 1945. The years as aggressor before the clash with Germany are not listed in these memories (like the invasion of Poland, the war with Finland or the invasion of Estland, Letland and Lituania).
Next to the obelisk is the Museum of the Great Patriotic War, which has lots of atmospheric paintings on display.
If you walk further through the park you will see an open air museum, called the Victory Museum. This museum has many interesting tanks, armored vehicles and even boats on display dating from the World War Two era.
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The park is open every day but the museum and art galleries have their closing hours, check their websites for more information.
