The City That Changed the Course of World War II – Volgograd, Russia 🇷🇺 | Harry Jaggard

The Motherland Calls is an iconic statue that looms over Volgograd, Russia, symbolizing the strength and resilience of the Soviet people during World War II. Standing at an astounding 85 meters, it was completed in 1967 and remains one of the tallest statues in the world. Designed by sculptor Yevgeny Vuchetich, the monument depicts a woman, sword raised high, calling her nation to arms. The statue stands as a powerful reminder of wartime resilience, evoking a sense of pride and remembrance for g