To Donbas Liberators
monument in Donetsk
To Donbas Liberators (Ukrainian: Твоїм визволителям, Донбасе, romanized: Tvoim vyzvolyteliam, Donbase, lit. 'To your liberators, Donbas') is a monument in Donetsk Culture and Leasure Park, Donetsk, dedicated to military units and formations participating in the ousting of Wehrmacht from Donbas during World War II. It is the largest monument in the south-east of Ukraine, the main military history monument of the city and region.
Memorial events dedicated to Victory Day are traditionally held near the monument. Veterans march through downtown to the monument, where they are congratulated and banquet tables are arranged for them in the alleys near the monument.
In addition to the monument, the memorial complex includes military equipment platform, Veterans minipark, honor roll dedicated to underground partisan movement, the memory bell.
Description
Monument is done in the shape of a triangle, which is a group of three inclined walls coming out of the ground and symbolizing the silhouettes of Donetsk terricones by their sharp edges. At the foot of the monument there is an eternal flame. One of the walls has dedication: "1943. To Your Liberators, Donbas". At another wall there is a sculpture plate, listing the dates Donetsk Oblast settlements were recaptured.
On the platform there is a sculptural composition, a Miner and a Soldier, who hold with their right hands the sword with its edge down.
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Place names and jurisdictional language are key evidence: both can reveal earlier catalogue descriptions and overlooked record series. The source revision retrieved here is dated Dec 11, 2025. The linked authority identifier is Q4453322. The first chronological checks are 1943.
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