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"Bukryn Bridgehead" Memorial (Chuchyn Hillfort)
The memorial in honor of the heroes of the military offensive operation "Bukryn bridgehead" (1943), built on the site of the ancient Rus Hillfort of Chuchyn, which was first mentioned in chronicles in the 11th century.
In princely times, there was a fortress here that controlled the surroundings, and a port on the Dnipro. Remains of shafts up to 4 meters high have been preserved, partial reconstruction has been carried out. A monument to Boyan - the author of "Words about Ihor's campaign" was erected.
In 1943, during the operation to liberate Kyiv, the Soviet troops, at the cost of terrible losses, forced the Dnipro in this area and captured an 11-kilometer bridgehead, twice tried to launch an attack on Kyiv, but failed both times. The conditions of t ...
Last update
1/22/2025
Categories | Monument |
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Date of foundation | 1987 year / 11th-13th centuries |
Address | Balyko-Shchuchynka |
Coordinates |
49.9559° N, 31.158° E
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Phone | +380 4573 41 246, |
https://www.facebook.com/bukri... |
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