The title Hero City was given to 13 cities of the former Soviet Union. (To be precise, there are 12 Hero Cities and 1 Hero-Fortress). Each of the Hero Cities was honored for it’s great heroism, sacrifice and role in the eventual defeat of Fascist invaders during the Great Patriotic War. Of the 13 Hero Cities, 7 are in present day Russia, 4 lie within Ukraine,...
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Military history enthusiasts can find a myriad of attractions throughout Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus. Famous battlefields, fortifications and military museums throughout the former Soviet Union tell the history of conflict from the medieval era of Kievan Rus’, to the Russian Empire, to the volatile 20th century. And for the more adventurous...
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Searching for Ukrainian historical sites? Simply choose one of the following categories below to start exploring Ukraine’s rich history. World Heritage Sites in Ukraine Seven Wonders of Ukraine War & Military History: war memorials, Hero Cities, battlefields See also: Historical sites in Russia and Belarus World Heritage Cultural Sites...
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