Tear Island, A Solemn Tribute Amidst Serene Beauty
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Island of Courage and Sorrow, Hunchbacked Bridge, Trinity Hill, Central District, Minsk, 220000, Belarus
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Introduction
The Island of Tears is a small island located on the Svislach River in the city of Minsk. On this island, various sculptures and buildings have been built to commemorate the Belarusian officers who died in the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The main building on the island is a monument erected for over 800 fallen officers. When the monument was built, mothers who had lost their sons called the island the "Island of Grief and Tears," hence its name. This river island has become a special place to commemorate the officers who died in the war and is worth remembering by people. Address Island of Courage and Sorrow, Hunchbacked Bridge, Trinity Hill, Central District, Minsk, 220000, Belarus
Transportation Nemiga station on subway line M2, you can see it as soon as you exit.
