It's beautiful and very patriotic. The monument-chapel is located on a small island, opposite the sports complex, surrounded by a river and a picturesque view, if you do not pay attention to the huge sprawling residential complex nearby
In memory of the war in Afghanistan. It is quite quiet and peaceful here. There is a beautiful chapel, an angel of sorrow, and large stones with the names of Afghan cities on the island. An interesting place, with a good view of the city.
My visit to the monument to the Afghan wars on the island of Svisloch in Minsk was an impressive and deeply emotional experience. This complex, started in 1988 and opened in 1996, rises majestically above the river, and its architectural inspiration from the Church of Euphrosyne of Polotsk gives it special significance.
The way to the island through an arched bridge creates the impression of a transition from one world to another, from everyday life to a monument dedicated to the fallen soldiers. The first to meet is a bronze icon of the Mother of God, symbolizing the sacrifice of the sons who died in Afghanistan.
The chapel, where the names of 771 Belarusian Afghan soldiers are eternally immortalized, fills the heart with bitterness of loss and pride for their service. A crying angel on the island, expressing grief, enhances the emotional atmosphere. This local ritual of laying flowers to the angel brings even greater depth of significance to the memorial.
The memorial complex on the island of Svisloch is not just a monument to the Afghan wars, but also a symbol of grief and pride of the Belarusian people for their sons who died in hostilities outside the country. This is a place where history and human feelings merge into one magnificent and touching monument.