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The Motherland Calls

statue, Volgograd, Russia
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Volgograd, Russia
Volgograd, Russia The Motherland Calls, statue on Mamayev Hill, Volgograd, Russia, commemorating the sacrifices of Soviet soldiers in the Battle of Stalingrad (1942–1943).

"The Motherland Calls" is a colossal statue located in Volgograd, Russia, commemorating the pivotal Battle of Stalingrad during World War II. Standing 280 feet (85 meters) tall from its pedestal to the tip of its sword, the statue depicts a female figure personifying Mother Russia. The Battle of Stalingrad, fought from July 1942 to February 1943, was a crucial Soviet victory that halted the German advance into the Soviet Union and marked a turning point in favor of the Allies. The statue, completed in 1967, is a focal point of a memorial complex on Mamayev Hill, a significant site during the battle.12

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