POKLONNAYA GORA VICTORY PARK, MOSCOW, MOSCOW OBLAST, RUSSIA
With Photographs From Contributor: Jim Kinnear

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Number of Photos: 0 Click here or on the image for this location's profile page Location Category ID: 2160 Address: Telephone: Email: Opening Times: Official Website: Other Links: Latitude, Longitude: 55.72976837 , 37.50153064 Location Accuracy: 7 Tanks Previously Here: On Sunday 9 May 1993 in Moscow the Poklonnaya (Paklonna) Hills memorial was officially opened by Boris Yeltsin as the culmination of the celebrations of victory over Germany in May 1945. A huge display of Soviet military hardware was assembled at the memorial complex at Victory Park in the City. The focus of the exhibition was directed towards equipment of the Second World War era, but the Russian Army also provided some examples of modern artillery and multiple rocket launcher systems. The Air Force was represented with a static display of WW2 fighter aircraft. A small number of German, Japanese and British armoured vehicles was assembled to balance the display, which was attended by thousands of Muscovites. Equipment for the Exhibition was provided by the Russian Army, from the Kubinka collection and from some smaller collections. Much of the equipment on display had been immaculately restored, though the vehicles had their hatches welded shut and small external fittings removed. This exhibition was preparatory to the opening of a completely new museum on the site. The museum building itself was officially opened on 9 May 1995 and houses an indoor display of military dioramas. Prior to this the exhibition display was extensively revised and moved to an area behind the museum building. There are now new displays encompassing army, air and naval exhibits around the park, including a new armoured vehicle display area.

Main Vehicle Display Location ID: 2162 Latitude, Longitude: 55.72756623, 37.50549226 Location Accuracy: 7 1) M4A2 Sherman Tank American Number of Photos: 1 Click here or on the image for this tank's profile page Unique ID: 2365 Serial Number: Registration: Name: Other Identification: “510” painted on right hull side. Projectile damage visible on left and forward right of turret, and forward right hull side (source: P.-O. Buan/AFVNDB). Text in original Preserved Tanks In Russia publication: The Soviet Army received 2,007 examples of the 75mm M4A2 from America during the war and they saw extensive use. They were well liked by their crews and at least one of the coveted ‘Hero of the Soviet Union’ decorations was won by an M4A2 commander. This one is in a poor condition with damaged suspension, left-hand track and gun barrel, and has had its engine compartment plated over. According to a report this Sherman has been recently removed; its current whereabouts are unknown. It is fitted with steel cleat track. Text in Preserved Tanks In Russia Update: In the mid 1990s this Sherman was moved from the Snegiri Museum to Poklonnaya.

Recreated Battle Area Location ID: 2164 Latitude, Longitude: 55.72839847, 37.50661075 Location Accuracy: 7 307) Type 95 Ha-Go Light Tank Japanese Number of Photos: 1 Click here or on the image for this tank's profile page Unique ID: 2403 Serial Number: Registration: Name: Other Identification: This Ha-Go was captured from the Japanese in 1945.