Tank Monument — Attraction in Tiraspol City Council

It's quite an experience to visit Transnistria. People usually visit countries of general interest, where nothing really surprises. Well, neither does Transnistria for a communist-childhood guy like me. I mean, there's nothing I haven't seen, yet. But somehow it transposed me in the past when, realising how austere they prefer to live, instead of accepting prosperity. Especially now when nothing forces you any longer to accept communist governance. But it is a way to impress. The city seems like almost uninhabited, and is anchored somewhere in the past. Some define it as "an open-air museum of communism". I would say a disadvantaged region because of some people's stubbornness, but they hope for more. You know: hope dies last. One...

The monument is part of a significant memorial complex honoring soldiers who died in World War II, the Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989), and the Transnistrian War (March 2 - July 21, 1992). The complex includes a decommissioned T-34 tank, which was used in combat during World War II. This tank, brought from Hungary, was involved in significant battles, and its inclusion in the memorial reflects the historical importance of military equipment from that era. The memorial serves as a place of remembrance for those who served and sacrificed in these...

I was looking forward with huge excitement to seeing this T-35/85 in real. But was surprised by how humbled I felt as I got closer to this monument next to the Eternal Flame in memory of all the fallen soviet heroes who freed the world of nazism. Hours later I am still shaken by the thoughts of their suffering and sacrifice. Forever...