Piskarevskoye Memorial Cemetery

Piskarevskoye Memorial Cemetery, located in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is a significant war memorial dedicated to the victims of the Siege of Leningrad during World War II. Established in 1949, it commemorates over 420,000 Soviet soldiers and civilians who died during the 872-day blockade, one of the longest and deadliest sieges in history. The cemetery features mass graves, memorial sculptures, and a visitor center, serving as a solemn reminder of wartime sacrifice. It is a national historical site that honors resilience and preserves the memory of those who suffered and perished during the siege.