Rare Vintage 1960s Soviet Statue "The Grieving Mother" – Mamayev Kurgan Monument Replica (Volgograd)

Product Details

• Product Type: Vintage Souvenir Statuette / Memorial Replica
• Original Title: "Sorrowful Mother" (Скорбящая мать)
• Origin: Made in USSR (Soviet Union)
• Location of Original: Mamayev Kurgan, Volgograd (formerly Stalingrad), Russia
• Era: 1960s
• Material: Cast Metal (Heavy alloy)
• Dimensions: Height: 4.5 inches (11.5 cm)
• Condition: Perfect vintage condition
• Subject: Mother mourning a fallen soldier (WWII Memorial)
• Rarity: Rare collectible item

Overview

This profound Vintage 1960s Soviet Statue is a rare and historically significant replica of the "Sorrowful Mother" (also known as the Grieving Mother) from the famous Mamayev Kurgan memorial complex in Volgograd, Russia. Produced in the USSR during the 1960s—likely around the time the memorial was unveiled in 1967—this heavy metal statuette captures the raw emotion of the "Square of Sorrow."

The sculpture depicts a mother bending in deep anguish over the body of her son, a soldier who has fallen in the fight against fascism during the Great Patriotic War (WWII). While the composition echoes the classical Christian Pietà, this Soviet interpretation is a powerful secular tribute to the sacrifice of the Soviet people during the Battle of Stalingrad. In perfect condition, this piece is a moving artifact for collectors of Soviet memorabilia, military history, or brutalist art.

Product Features

• Authentic Soviet Memorabilia: A genuine "Made in USSR" collectible from the 1960s, representing a specific moment in art and history.
• Iconic Design: A faithful miniature reproduction of the monumental stone sculpture located at the Lake of Tears in the Mamayev Kurgan complex.
• Heavy Metal Construction: Cast in durable metal with a dark, oxidized finish that mimics the somber tone of the original stone monument.
• Perfect Dimensions: Standing at 4.5 inches (11.5 cm), it is substantial enough to make a statement on a desk or shelf but compact enough for a curated display case.
• Emotional Depth: The stylized, blocky features typical of Soviet monumentalism convey weight, sorrow, and eternal silence.

Interesting Facts

• The Location: Mamayev Kurgan is the dominant height overlooking the city of Volgograd (formerly Stalingrad). It was the site of some of the fiercest fighting during the Battle of Stalingrad and is now the location of the colossal "The Motherland Calls" statue.
• The Specific Monument: This figurine replicates the statue found in the "Square of Sorrow." In the actual memorial, the Grieving Mother statue sits beside a "Lake of Tears," symbolizing the weeping of all mothers for their lost children.
• Symbolism: The soldier's face is covered by a flag (or cloth), symbolizing the anonymous soldier, while the mother's grief represents the collective loss of the nation. It is a masterpiece of sculptor Yevgeny Vuchetich.

Track Listing / Specifications

• Height: 11.5 cm (4.5")
• Base: Irregular, rocky formation style base.

Publishers / Manufacturers

• Soviet Souvenir Production: Manufactured by state-run foundries in the USSR, often sold to visitors of the Volgograd memorial site in the late 1960s and 1970s.

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Bilingual Parallel Russian Description

Название товара: Редкая винтажная статуэтка СССР 1960-х годов "Скорбящая мать" – Мамаев курган (Волгоград)

Обзор Эта впечатляющая винтажная советская статуэтка 1960-х годов является редкой репликой памятника "Скорбящая мать" из знаменитого мемориального комплекса Мамаев курган в Волгограде (бывший Сталинград). Изготовленная в СССР, эта тяжелая металлическая фигура передает глубокие эмоции "Площади Скорби". Скульптура изображает мать, склонившуюся над телом погибшего сына-солдата, павшего в боях Великой Отечественной войны. Статуэтка находится в идеальном состоянии и представляет собой ценный экземпляр для коллекционеров советской эпохи и военной истории.

Интересные факты

• Местоположение: Мамаев курган — главная высота России, место ожесточенных боев Сталинградской битвы.
• Символизм: В реальном мемориале скульптура "Скорбящая мать" расположена у "Озера слёз". Это образ матери, оплакивающей всех погибших защитников Родины. Автором мемориала является знаменитый скульптор Евгений Вучетич.

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