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Memorial Hero of the Soviet Union A.M. Matrosov

This memorial is dedicated to the famous Hero of the Soviet Union Alexander Matrosov. He fell on 22 February 1943, sacrifising himself by throwing himself in front of an enemy bunker in order to protect his comrades. For this action, he was posthumous awarded the hero title.

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