memorial chapel the russian grenadiers liberators plevna city moscow russia |
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| The Plevna Chapel is a memorial monument to the Russian Grenadiers who died during the Siege of Plevna in Russian-Turkish Liberation war 1877-1878 between the Ottoman Empire and the Eastern Orthodox coalition led by the Russian Empire. Each side of the monument is decorated with a high relief plaque illustrating the exploits of the Grenadiers. An annual memorial service is held in front of the chapel on March 3 the day of Bulgaria`s liberation. |
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