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Afghanistan War memorial and Alexander Second monument
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Afghanistan War memorial
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Shevchenko Park (Парк Шевченко)
To the right of the Alley of Glory, hidden by the trees, is a large sculpture of a modern solider. Next to the sculpture is a list of those Odessites who perished in the USSR's Vietnam.
On the left (west) side is a black marble list of all of the personal who perished in the Afghan war, the introduction states:
| Military personnel
Compatriots-Odessites who perished during the Afghan War 1979-1989 |  |
(Alexander P. Tokarev is the sculptor of several monuments in Odessa, for a full list, click here.)
Alexander the Second Monument
Shevchenko Park (Парк Шевченко)
Located on a hill, south of the stadium, this monument is now heavily defaced. On the west side of this obelisk the red plaque reads:
| Andreevsky Bastion of the fortress built under
the direction of A.V.Suvorov was located here from 1793 to 1811 |  |
| On the east side of this obelisk the plaque reads:
This City Park was founded on 7 (19) September 1875, now it is the Central Park of Culture and Recreation named after T.G. Shevchenko |  |
Observatory
Planetarium/Astronomical Observatory of Odessa State University
Shevchenko Park (Парк Шевченко)
South of the Ch.M.P Stadium, surrounded by a green stone fence with white trim, entrance on the west side.
Historic Photos
Historic Photos of the Alexander Monument in all its former glory
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Continue your virtual tour by traveling to the Alley of Glory and Former pioneer house
