Traed: abandoned monuments of the Balkan Peninsula

A new thread from photographer Alexander Sukharev has appeared on Twitter. He had previously published photos of 80 abandoned places that he visited during 12 years of travel around the world. His new thread centered around abandoned monuments in the former Yugoslavia. Few people have heard about them, but it looks just amazing.

A small thread on the abandoned monuments of Yugoslavia. Three years ago, we drove through almost all the countries of the Balkan Peninsula and saw these unique architectural wonders. pic.twitter.com/AqhXWYjI91

- Alexander (@ 13_pilot1) May 18, 2020

They have been designed by various sculptors and architects. They convey a powerful visual effect to show the confidence and strength of the Socialist Republic. In the 1980s, these monuments were visited by millions of people a year, especially the pioneers for “patriotic education”.

- Alexander (@ 13_pilot1) May 18, 2020

After the Republic was dissolved in the early 1990s, they were completely abandoned and their symbolic meaning was lost.

- Alexander (@ 13_pilot1) May 18, 2020

First, I suggest watching our small video of these beauties. Back then, we were just learning to shoot on a drone and edit video. But even now, goosebumps run when I watch it. pic.twitter.com/q52o2HG5Yo

- Alexander (@ 13_pilot1) May 18, 2020

Now let's go.
The Revolution Monument in Moslavin is dedicated to the struggle of the local population for their independence during the national liberation of World War II. pic.twitter.com/k65Q1Ubnmb

- Alexander (@ 13_pilot1) May 18, 2020

Monument to the partisan detachment Kosmaj on the mountain of the same name. We arrived here in a wild fog and were so imbued that they even created a project of the same name.https://t.co/k2h4UIJ76gpic.twitter.com/Ep1yUUvHmv

- Alexander (@ 13_pilot1) May 18, 2020

The Tjentište Monument is the most famous and popular monument of Yugoslavia under Josip Broz Tito. More than 1 million people attended. Located in the valley of the Sutjeske river. It is part of the Valley of Heroes complex, and is dedicated to the largest and most famous battle on Sutjesci when more than 7 thousand people died. partisan. pic.twitter.com/LY9npkRgTN

- Alexander (@ 13_pilot1) May 18, 2020

The Kozara monument is dedicated to those who fell in the fight against fascism. Built in 1972. Nearby there is a wall with the names of about 10 thousand victims. pic.twitter.com/puxouMU0Z6

- Alexander (@ 13_pilot1) May 18, 2020

The Kadinijača monument is dedicated to the partisan free republic of Uzice Užičke republike, which was formed in 1941. The construction of the memorial began in 1952 and finished in 1979. The complex was officially opened by Josip Broz Tito himself. pic.twitter.com/aWdXHQHdGf

- Alexander (@ 13_pilot1) May 18, 2020

Monument to Galebov krila in the village of Podgora.
Height 20 meters. Monument to the Naval Forces and Partisans. It was opened in 1962. They tried to blow it up several times, but he resisted. pic.twitter.com/XgQnZscb3q

- Alexander (@ 13_pilot1) May 18, 2020

Sisak monument in honor of the guerrilla unit from the city of Sisak pic.twitter.com/3UvKYTOh6j

- Alexander (@ 13_pilot1) May 18, 2020

Monument of Courage Ostra in Serbia pic.twitter.com/9mFr8VRiK8

- Alexander (@ 13_pilot1) May 18, 2020

In front of you is the Petrova Gora memorial complex dedicated to the partisans who fell in World War II. It was built in 1981. The height of the monument is 37 meters. pic.twitter.com/Y2i4LYpo0y

- Alexander (@ 13_pilot1) May 18, 2020

Monument to the partisans Niksic pic.twitter.com/t4XgVmdTWl

- Alexander (@ 13_pilot1) May 18, 2020

These are just some of the photos and stories - in the original thread and Instagram the author is even more.