The Ministry of construction and housing of the self-proclaimed Donetsk people’s Republic started to restore the memorial “Saur-Grave”, which was destroyed in the fighting in 2014, with the construction of the chapel.
The memorial complex “Saur-Grave” was built after the great Patriotic war on the mound, where during the war there was a fierce bloody battles. It was an Eminence, after the capture of which began the liberation of Donbass from Nazi invaders. In summer 2014, the battle for the Kurgan was fought between the militia DND and Ukrainian law-enforcers. During the fighting, the memorial complex was virtually destroyed.
“According to the decree of the head of Republic Alexander Zakharchenko “On approval of the Passport of public interest targeted programme “Restoration of the memorial “Saur-Grave”, in mid-November on the mound, work began on the construction of a chapel in memory of the fallen heroes of the militia”, — is spoken in the message of press-service of the Ministry of construction.
The construction of the chapel is planned to finish by may. The Ministry said that this is the first stage of reconstruction of the memorial complex. After that, I plan to start restoration of the obelisk and the monument to Soviet Army soldiers, as well as the construction of the Museum complex.
“At the moment, dug a pit, made a pillow under the Foundation phase of work on pouring the Foundation. Next schedule will start the construction of monolithic walls, stairs, ramps, Gables, roofing, domes, internal and external facing work,” added the Ministry.
The memorial complex “Saur-Grave” was built after the great Patriotic war on the mound, where during the war there was a fierce bloody battles. It was an Eminence, after the capture of which began the liberation of Donbass from Nazi invaders.
“Today, to restore order at the memorial complex came almost 2 thousand residents of different cities of the Republic. We expect that there will be more people, but a little let down weather — rain and snow”, — said the representative of the public movement.
As noted by the Plenipotentiary representative of the DND on Minsk talks, Deputy Chairman of the National Council (Parliament) DND Denis Putilin, to restore the memorial, the Republic’s authorities do not intend. “This memory is not only about the fighting that took place here during the great Patriotic war, but also those that were in the summer. This is our story. We want to keep it (the memorial edition) in the original form, only slightly elevate”.
A few hours of the work day has been removed more than a dozen cars with debris. “Basically it’s dirt, tree debris, stone and splinters of stages and monuments. While we cleaned only the Central part, as the rest of the territory have not yet cleared”, — said the interlocutor of RIA Novosti. On 9 may there will be held festive events dedicated to Victory Day. Before DNR authorities are planning to spend a few more such Republic-wide subbotniks.
