Chapel in memory of those killed in the Afghan war Photo: the Chapel in memory of those killed in the Afghan war

The chapel is a monument to soldiers-internationalists, who died in Afghanistan, established in the city of Polotsk in a quiet peaceful Park on the Skaryna Avenue.

More than 300 young guys Polotsk residents fought in Afghanistan. 28 of them were killed, 32 were wounded and disabled, while others received irreparable psychological wounds which war leaves in the souls of those who participated in it.

The inhabitants of ancient Polotsk not forget their heroes. The funding of victims ' relatives, his own money to those lucky enough to return from the war in 2004 was erected this modest chapel of red brick. The consecration took place on 14 October 2004.

On the walls of the chapel installed signs engraved on them the names of Christian soldiers who fought on foreign soil for foreign people. Engraved names of those who suffered in this brutal war.

Not accidentally chapel erected near the temple of the Holy virgin. The chapel is under the shadow of the temple, as well as the souls of the dead are now under the patronage of the blessed virgin.

Here come the relatives of those who died. Here come the guys who survived. Come and tourists to admire the simple beauty of this red chapel. Come, traditionally, the bride and groom on their wedding day to lay flowers in memory of died far from his native city.

In the chapel of the celebrations, honoring the veterans who tell the younger generation about what war is.

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