Memorial "Pit"

The "Pit" Memorial, located on Melnikayte Street in Minsk, is dedicated to the victims of the Holocaust, particularly the prisoners of the Minsk Ghetto, who were massacred by the Nazis on March 2, 1942. About 5,000 Jews were shot at this site, including children from a Jewish orphanage who, along with their caretakers, were buried alive in a large pit. This memorial has become a symbol of tragedy and a reminder of the horrific events that took place during World War... read more