A monument dedicated to Soviet soldiers

Located in Drawsko Pomorskie, the monument dedicated to Soviet soldiers is colloquially referred to by the town’s residents as “the tanks” due to its very distinctive appearance. Two T-34 tanks are positioned side by side on a tall stone pedestal, and a commemorative plaque attached to the pedestal bears an inscription in Polish and Russian: “To the Red Army soldiers who fell in 1945 during the battles for the liberation of the Drawsko region—The Residents of Drawsko.” The monument was created by Zygmunt Wujek, a sculptor from Koszalin, and its official unveiling took place on May 9, 1970. The monument stands in the same spot where a monument to Emperor Wilhelm stood until 1945. Today, the monument is a local landmark, frequently photographed by tourists, and the square surrounding it has become a favorite gathering place before hikes organized by the Drawsko branch of the PTTK.