★4.7

Monument to the Swedes from the Swedes

Poltava, Ukraine

4.7 / 15

The "Monument to the Swedes from the Swedes" is a place of historical significance that is worth visiting to learn about and remember the past. It is a powerful reminder of the chains that once existed, and it is heartening to see history reconcile its heroes through monuments like this. However, it is unfortunate that the monument has been neglected and requires restoration. Vandals have stolen the metal fence, and the overall condition of the place is relatively desolate. It seems that even representatives from Sweden have not visited in a long time. Despite this, the monument is still beautiful, and the flowering alley leading up to it is a pleasant sight, especially in June. It is a unique and interesting place, albeit in need of attention. The monument itself has stood solidly for over a hundred years, honoring the Swedes who fought alongside Ukrainians in the Battle of Poltava. While the battle did not free Ukraine from the influence of their northern neighbor, it is an important moment in history that is perpetuated by this monument.

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04.11.21

It is worth visiting this place of power at least once in order to remember and know the history.

14.10.21

And what powerful chains were here before !!! And my heart was glad that history reconciles its heroes, since there are such monuments on our land! Al.. Read more »

21.08.21

The monument requires restoration. Vandals stole a metal fence.

03.07.21

A historic and politically delicate place that is in relative desolation. Chains have been cut from the obelisk fence by vandals, the green lawn is g.. Read more »

20.06.21

A beautiful monument, but after the "hydration revolution" someone cut it off with a gas-cutter and stole the fencing chains)

25.05.21

Needs attention! Nice place! 1 time you can stop by to see.

12.03.21

Unusual, but interesting :)

07.02.21

The monument is solid, has stood invariably for over a hundred years, the Swedes honored their compatriots, who together with the Ukrainians died in a.. Read more »

30.08.20

Interesting

14.03.20

Perpetuation of glorious Cossack events

01.10.19

Respect for the memory of the past, order and care for the place. Thanks to everyone who holds the monument.

10.09.19

Until a cross is placed over the grave of the last dead soldier, the war cannot be considered over! Major Klaus Grill spent several years in contract .. Read more »service in the Russian army, often in Poltava and on the battlefield of Poltava. In 1890, he published an article in one of the central newspapers calling for fundraising for the monument, which was proposed to be installed on the battlefield of Poltava. Despite the fact that this idea was supported by the then King of Sweden Oscar II, it literally split the society, causing heated discussion in the press. While some considered the construction of the monument a shameful admission of their defeat, others appealed to Christian virtue. In 1902, the famous sculptor Theodor Lundberg proposed to the public his project of the monument, which was made in the form of a mourning mother, covering the flag of the body of the murdered son with a broken sword in his hand. The final decision made in 1904 was that the monument designed by T. Lundberg should be opened in Stockholm in front of the facade of the Museum of the History of the Swedish Army, where it is now, and a more modest monument should be ordered for installation on the battlefield of Poltava. For the money collected throughout the country in the amount of 5,000 crowns, a large granite stone was ordered at the Vaneviks quarry (Smoland land) (6 m. Height, 20 tons weight). An inscription in Russian and Swedish was carved on both sides of the monument: "In memory of the Swedes who fell here on June 27, 1909, this stone was erected by compatriots in 1909" and "Åt minne af svenskar, fallne här 1709 reste landsmän denna sten 1909" The Swedish businessman Emmanuel Nobel (Alfred Nobel’s nephew), who at that time was engaged in the development of oil fields in the Caspian Sea, paid for the delivery of the monument by sea to Riga and then by rail to Poltava, as well as all installation work. The monument was unveiled on June 2, 1909 near the village of Pobyvanka, near the northern border of the Battle of Poltava without any ceremony. The newspaper Stockholm News in its July 7, 1909 issue published a short article about this event.

05.07.19

The monument to the Swedes from the Swedes was built in 1909 near Poltava near the village of Pobyvanka, not far from the northern border of the field.. Read more »

17.05.19

Some of my travel goals That's why I went here To see this place and have to lay down a wreath and pay tribute to the fallen in the course of 1709 yea.. Read more »

12.08.17

If you are a Swede visiting Poltava this is a MUST for you