COURAGE STATUE IN BREST

Brest's most famous landmark is its fortification. This is incentive enough to travel to Brest. It was built in 1840 as a fortification against the Russian Empire. It is also known as a Hero-Fortress since it recalls the soldiers' valiant defense during the German-Soviet War. The Nazis expected Brest to be a simple target that would surrender in a matter of hours, yet the resistance lasted for weeks. As a result, the Russians had plenty of time to regroup, and the rest is history...

"Courage," of course, is the most amazing monument. This is a stone memorial that is thirty meters tall. It shows a Soviet soldier's head next to a hammer and sickle flag. It can virtually be seen from half a kilometer away. Some find it unattractive, while others adore it. Whatever the case may be, this monolithic stone monument creates a powerful image that will stay with you for a long time.