A video showing unidentified individuals having a picnic at the memorial “To the 13,000 Krasnodar residents—victims of fascist terror” in Chistyakovskaya Grove was posted on social networks on July 22.
The footage shows a group of more than ten people eating and drinking, using part of the memorial as a table. The person who filmed the video expressed outrage at the situation and confronted them. The woman also mentioned that she was met with rudeness in response, being told that “the fallen died so that people could have fun and enjoy life here.”
Police promptly responded to the post.
“An investigation has been initiated to identify the violators and assess their actions from a legal standpoint,” stated the press service of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Krasnodar region.
In Armavir, authorities are searching for a man who was filmed at a memorial complex in the city center. The video, shared on social networks, shows an unidentified man climbing onto a star-shaped structure at the memorial and waving his hands over the Eternal Flame.
To the 13,000 Krasnodar residents—victims of fascist terror
The memorial *”To the 13,000 Krasnodar Residents—Victims of Fascist Terror”* commemorates the civilians executed by Nazi forces during their occupation of Krasnodar (1942–1943). It honors the thousands of men, women, and children who were killed in one of the many atrocities committed by German troops in the Soviet Union. The site serves as a somber reminder of the brutality of war and the resilience of the local community.
Chistyakovskaya Grove
Chistyakovskaya Grove is a historic park located in Krasnodar, Russia, established in the early 20th century. Originally a natural oak forest, it was transformed into a public recreational area and named after the local governor, Fyodor Chistyakov. Today, it remains a popular green space with walking paths, playgrounds, and cultural events, preserving both natural beauty and historical significance.
Eternal Flame
The **Eternal Flame** is a natural phenomenon where a flame burns continuously due to escaping natural gas from the earth’s crust. One famous example is the Eternal Flame Falls in Chestnut Ridge Park, New York, where a small flame flickers behind a waterfall, reignited if extinguished. Such flames have held cultural and spiritual significance for centuries, often symbolizing eternal life or divine presence in various traditions.
