An olive green military tank, resembling a Soviet-era heavy tank, is prominently displayed outdoors as a monument in Khimki, Russia. The tank's long barrel points towards the left, and its tracks and road wheels are clearly visible. On the side of its turret, a white number "72" is painted, along with a red Soviet star emblem. The tank rests on a reddish-brown, weathered metal or corten steel pedestal. Leaning against this pedestal, beneath the tank's front, is a wreath of vibrant red flowers adorned with a ribbon in the colors of the Russian flag (white, blue, and red). To the right of the tank, a black anti-tank obstacle, constructed from three intersecting I-beams, is positioned on the ground. The pedestal's surface below the wreath bears engraved text, which includes the dates "1941-1945", signifying the Great Patriotic War (World War II), and fragments of words like "КРЫМ" (Crimea) and "СЕВАСТОПОЛЬ" (Sevastopol). In the background, a tall, multi-story building with a light-colored facade, many windows, and some arched architectural details rises. Bare tree branches with emerging light green leaves partially obscure the building, suggesting springtime. The ground consists of paved walkways and patches of green grass. The sky is overcast, indicating daytime. The scene evokes a sense of solemn remembrance and historical commemoration.

Soviet tank monument spotted in Khimki,

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Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 06:30 AM

Khimki, Russia

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