Carved onto slabs of black marble, the names of 11 young men from the Russian town of Semibratovo who died fighting in Ukraine are a stark reminder of a war that is now three years old. The frontline is far away, but the conflict has come home. Most of the local men who have died […]
A monument honoring 11 fallen Russian soldiers from Semibratovo, Yaroslavl region, who died in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, was erected to serve as a stark reminder of the war's toll. The monument, featuring carved names on black marble and a wreath in the colors of the Russian flag, was created to highlight the reality of the war, contrary to the government's description of it as a "special military operation." Organizers, including Alexei Gavrilov and Viktor Sidorov, aimed to ensure the community, especially the youth, understands the war's gravity. The monument stands near a school, symbolizing the war's impact on daily life and serving as a testament to its severity.
