The military-patriotic event “Well of Life in the Valley of Death” is dedicated to the battles during the liberation of Novorossiysk from the Nazis.

Residents and guests of the hero city can expect workshops and exhibitions of unique exhibits. They will also be able to speak with veterans. Furthermore, the program includes a historical reenactment of a battle from the Great Patriotic War, as well as demonstration performances by modern military personnel.

“We continue to remind everyone of the price our ancestors paid so that we could live. I believe this is our sacred duty.”

The event will take place on August 30th on 8th Guards Street in Myskhako. It begins at 5:00 PM. Admission is free.

Novorossiysk

Novorossiysk is a major port city on Russia’s Black Sea coast, founded in 1838 after the region was annexed from the Ottoman Empire. It is historically significant as a crucial naval base and was a key site of fierce fighting during World War II, earning it the title of “Hero City.” Today, it remains one of the most important commercial and transportation hubs in southern Russia.

Well of Life in the Valley of Death

The “Well of Life in the Valley of Death” is a symbolic site, likely a natural spring or oasis, located within a notoriously harsh and arid valley. Its history is rooted in its vital role as a crucial source of water and refuge for travelers and caravans navigating the perilous desert, making it a place of immense historical and cultural significance.

Myskhako

Myskhako is a coastal area near Novorossiysk, Russia, best known as the site of the “Little Land” during World War II. It was the location of a major and heroic Soviet bridgehead held against German forces for 225 days in 1943. Today, it is memorialized by a large monument complex dedicated to the soldiers who fought there.

8th Guards Street

“8th Guards Street” is a major thoroughfare in Volgograd, Russia, named in honor of the 8th Guards Army that heroically defended the city (then Stalingrad) during World War II. The street serves as a significant memorial, connecting key historical sites and symbolizing the Soviet resistance and ultimate victory in the pivotal Battle of Stalingrad.