Photo: Alexander Vasilyev
On Sunday in Vladivostok washing is completed, «military» sites. The last object was Guards Red submarine S-56 and Memorial «Battle Glory of the Pacific Fleet.» In addition to direct treatment of the memorial there was replaced with old tiles.
Submarine S-56 is deservedly considered one of the main symbols of Vladivostok. She was laid down in 1936 at a factory in Leningrad, launched on 25 December 1939. Came into operation in October 41th, the boat crew walked nine seas and two oceans. During the war was committed eight military campaigns, the enemy fired 30 torpedoes — four targets were hit, one shot down. During the Great Patriotic boat was declared dead 19 times — each time the heroic crew denied these reports.
From the combination of military merit «S-56» was awarded the title of the Guard, and was awarded the Order of the Red Banner. It has become the most effective Soviet submarine during the Great Patriotic War.
As the master works of the company «Gemis» Denis Elders, this is not the latest update sites: «The day before the celebration of Victory Day, we once again go through all the monuments and assist them. Indeed, despite the fact that we were now cleaned, dust and birds still do their job, and there will again be dirty.»
Recall that the Mayor Igor Pushkarev instructed to wash and clean the May 917 case of objects, also this year, Igor Pushkarev professionals to put — to continue large-scale repair and restoration work. Chapter 9 of approved sites and 2 commemorative sign on the capital reconstruction.