The Lower Dnieper Offensive Diorama was opened in Dnepropetrovsk in 1975 in honour of the 30th anniversary of the victory of the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945. The full name of this unique monument, which is dedicated to the immortal deeds of Soviet soldiers, is the "Lower Dnieper Offensive Near Voiskovoye-Vovnigi Diorama".
The Lower Dnieper Offensive Diorama is the largest monument of its kind within the Ukraine and one of the biggest dioramas in the world and takes pride of place within the centre of a large memorial complex devoted to the heroes and events of the Great Patriotic War.
The Diorama was created by N. Y. Butov and N. V. Ovechkin, honoured artists of the RSFSR and professional military painters of the Studio of Military Painters named after M. B. Grekov. The 840 sq. mtr (14 x 60 mtr) woven canvas produced in the Penza Textile Factory Krasny Oktyabr is located in a special building designed by V. A. Zuev, architect and measuring 1340 sq. mtr, with the diorama hall measuring 900 sq. mtr.
Located in the Diorama Hall, the Lower Dnieper Offensive depicts a huge array of militia, including ferry crafts and assorted armaments all skilfully set within a massive panoramic view, and the accompaniment the light and sound show give the viewer the impression of how real the Patriotic War was and allows people to truly experience the endurance of the Soviet soldiers during their assault of the Dnieper.
In order to recreate the overall picture and separate scenes of the heroic battle documents of those who participated in the forced crossing of the Dnieper River and their recollections, letters, and orders, and reports of the Great Patriotic War were studied as part of this remembrance monument.
V. S. Prokudo, Scientific Consultant and retired Major General, I. F. Litvinenko, Military Consultant both continue to contribute toward the Diorama monument.
Today, the Diorama exhibition centre is open to all and represents a fine example of the heroism of the Soviet soldier past and present.
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