Victory Memorial to Soviet Army (Riga)

Victory Memorial to Soviet Army (Riga)

The Victory Memorial to Soviet Army in Riga, Latvia was erected in 1985 to commemorate the Soviet Army's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. It consists of a 79 meter tall obelisk and several two groups of sculptures, symbolizing "Mother Russia" and Red Army soldiers.


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