Monument · Volgograd, Russia
Mamayev Kurgan
A hilltop memorial complex to the Battle of Stalingrad, crowned by The Motherland Calls statue. Built 1967.
Photo: Arne Müseler via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 de. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Volgograd, Russia |
|---|---|
| Type | Monument |
| Built | 1967 |
| Elevation | Elevation: 102 m |
| Coordinates | 48.7425° N, 44.5369° E |
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What Mamayev Kurgan is known for
A hilltop memorial complex to the Battle of Stalingrad, crowned by The Motherland Calls statue.
About Mamayev Kurgan
Mamayev Kurgan is a hill and memorial complex overlooking the city of Volgograd in Southern Russia. The formation is dominated by a memorial complex commemorating the Battle of Stalingrad. The battle, a hard-fought Soviet victory over Axis forces on the Eastern Front of World War II, turned into the bloodiest battle in human history. At the time of its installation in 1967 the statue, named The Motherland Calls, formed the largest free-standing sculpture in the world.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Volgograd |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Volgograd International Airport (VOG) |
| Distance from the airport | 9.0 miles (straight line) |
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- Volgograd International Airport (VOG) · Volgograd, Russia · 9.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mamayev Kurgan?
A hilltop memorial complex to the Battle of Stalingrad, crowned by The Motherland Calls statue.
Where is Mamayev Kurgan located?
Mamayev Kurgan is in Volgograd, Russia. Its coordinates are 48.7425° N, 44.5369° E.
How do I get to Mamayev Kurgan?
The nearest town is Volgograd, and the nearest airport is Volgograd International Airport (VOG), about 9.0 miles away (straight line).
When was Mamayev Kurgan built?
Mamayev Kurgan was built 1967.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamayev_Kurgan — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q820002 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.