The monument was specifically erected to honor the memory of the soldiers from Poltava Oblast who perished during the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan.
The park is officially known in Ukrainian as 'Park Pam'yati Voyiniv-Aftantsiv'.
The memorial design incorporates traditional elements of military commemoration common to post-Soviet war memorials.
The park serves as a community gathering point for veterans to hold local commemorative events.
The Park of Afghan Soldiers in Poltava serves as a memorial space dedicated to Ukrainian veterans who served in the Soviet-Afghan War. The site features a central monument consisting of a bronze sculpture of a soldier surrounded by symbolic architectural elements. It is located in the southeastern section of the city, integrated into a residential neighborhood. The park area includes paved walkways, benches, and landscaped greenery maintained as a public recreational space. The memorial commemorates the lives of those from the Poltava region who died in the conflict between 1979 and 1989. It remains a focal point for annual veteran remembrance ceremonies held in the city.
The front-facing view of the central soldier monument allows for a clear shot of the memorial and the surrounding park foliage.
Visit during the morning or late afternoon for the best lighting on the central monument.
Respect the solemn nature of the memorial area while walking through the park grounds.
Combine your visit with a walk through the surrounding neighborhood to see mid-20th-century residential architecture.
Avoid disruptive activities or loud behavior near the central monument.
Maintain a quiet and respectful demeanor as it is a memorial site.
