Victory Memorial
Location: Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Completed: 1965
Architect: A.F Grinchenko
Alternative name: T-34 Tank Memorial
Genre: War memorial, Soviet monument, former USSR
Also called the “Winning Tank”, the memorial was inaugurated to mark the 20th anniversary of (9th May) Victory Day. The tank was restored to working order and took part in the city’s Victory Day parade in 2010.
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