Monument to Nikifor Sholudenko in Vyshhorod

Monument to Nikifor Sholudenko in Vyshhorod

A monument to Nikifor Sholudenko in Vyshhorod has been erected near the building no.6 on the street named after him. Opened in 2008.

Nikifor Sholudenko (1919-1943) - Hero of the Soviet Union, during World War II, commander of the reconnaissance platoon of the 22nd Guards Tank Brigade of the 5th Guards Tank Corps of the 38th Army of the 1st Ukrainian Front. He was born in Vyshhorod district, worked in a state farm, then at a factory in Kyiv. During the war he often performed responsible combat missions, especially during the battle for Kyiv. On November 4-5, 1943, Nikifor Sholudenko's platoon was the first to enter the city center. On November 5, tanker Sholudenko was killed in action.

Monument to Nikifor Sholudenko in Vyshhorod

Monument to Nikifor Sholudenko in Vyshhorod

Monument to Nikifor Sholudenko in Vyshhorod

Monument to Nikifor Sholudenko in Vyshhorod

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