POKLONNAYA HILL           
(Victory park)

Guided transfer
for 1-2 pax auto "Volga"
for 3-20 pax - minibus
more then 20 pax – bus

3 hours

Poklonnaya Gora, or the Hill of Respectful Salutation occupies a special place in the history of Moscow. The 19th century Moscow historian Ivan Zabelin described Poklonnaya Hill as “the most memorable place in the Russian history”, a truly sacred area. If translated literally, the word “Poklonnaya” derives from “poklon” or “bow”, a Russian gesture to pay respect to a person or object of high reverence. Poklonnaya Hill served a good stopover place for travelers and played host to foreign guests.
     

The memorial complex on Poklonnaya Hill was completed in the mid-1990s. The inauguration ceremony took place on the 50th anniversary of Victory-in-Europe-Day, on May 9th 1995.

Part of the War Memorial on Poklonnaya Hill is an open-air Weaponry and Fortification Exposition. It begins with specimens of German armaments advancing on the Soviet line of defense. The defense line was built by military engineers on authentic drawings, and serving a model was a strip of land where the Battle of Kursk, one of the fiercest battles of the Second World War, took place in July-August 1943.

On display in the Victory Park are an Exposition of the Navy and the Railway Forces, specimens of artillery guns and aircraft. Apart from that, the Park boasts a complete collection of armored vehicles – from light tanks of the early war years to heavy models, which fought in Berlin in 1945.

The Memorial Complex on Poklonnaya Hill reflects the Great Patriotic War as the tragedy of many peoples, which is particularly relevant for Russia with its numerous nationalities and confessions. That’s why part of the Victory Park are the Orthodox Church of Great Martyr and Victory Bearer St.George, the patron of Moscow, the memorial Mosque and the Memorial Synagogue to memorize people of different religious beliefs who perished in the war against the Nazis.

A tradition that sprang up in the post-war years is that the newlyweds should lay flowers to the monuments to fallen heroes, including on Poklonnaya Hill. The question many of our listeners repeatedly ask is why there is such a tradition in this country. This explanation was provided by one of the visitors to the Victory Memorial: “People come to pay tribute to the memories of those who lost their lives on the battlefield. They know they owe it to the fallen heroes that they live, get married and come here,” said a 17-year-old Moscow student.

Poklonnaya Hill is one of the most favorite destinations for a good walk and a good rest and is equally admired by both Moscow residents and guests of the Russian capital.
  The Museum-Panorama "Borodino Battle"
The Museum-Panorama "Borodino Battle" is devoted to the brightest episode of the Patriotic War of 1812 - the battle between Russian and French armies near the Borodino village, which Napoleon called "the battle of giants".

      The main exhibit in the Museum is the huge panorama by Frantz Rubo, depicting the scenes of Borodino Battle. It is a 15 meter (50 feet) high and 115 meter (383 feet) wide canvas located in a round hall with a viewing platform which is "the centre of the battle". On the canvas you will find the portraits of some famous historical personalities and the two outstanding commanders Michael Kutuzov and Napoleon Bonaparte.

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