Interruption of Gas Supply to Memorial in Odesa
From October 24 to November 6, the gas supply to the Unknown Sailor Memorial, known as the 'Eternal Flame', will be temporarily halted in Odesa. The reason is scheduled technical and preventive maintenance at the site, which is one of the key memorial locations in the city.
As reported by the city council, informational signs with the dates of the works have already been installed near the memorial. The maintenance will last nearly two weeks, until November 6 inclusive.
What is known about the memorial complex 'Monument to the Unknown Sailor'
The memorial complex 'Monument to the Unknown Sailor' is located in Taras Shevchenko Central Park of Culture and Recreation, on the Alley of Glory. The complex was opened on May 9, 1960, in honor of the Soviet sailors who died during the defense and liberation of Odesa during World War II.
The obelisk, 21 meters tall, is made of red granite designed by sculptor M. I. Naruzetsky and architects P. V. Tomilin and G. V. Topuz. At the base of the obelisk burns the Eternal Flame—a symbol of memory and honoring heroes. The Alley of Glory features individual and mass graves of pilots-Heroes of the Soviet Union, marines, submariners, and border guards. Ceremonial events are held here annually to commemorate Memorial Day and Reconciliation Day, the Day of Liberation of Odesa, and other memorial dates.
