In Odesa, from October 24 to November 6, the gas supply to the Unknown Sailor memorial, also known as the «Eternal Flame», will be temporarily halted. This is due to scheduled maintenance work taking place at this significant cultural site.

According to the city council, information signs detailing the work schedule have already been placed near the memorial. The work will last for about two weeks, until November 6.

About the memorial complex «Monument to the Unknown Sailor»

This memorial is located in the Taras Shevchenko Central Park of Culture and Recreation, on the Alley of Glory. It was inaugurated on May 9, 1960, in honor of the Soviet sailors who died during the defense of Odesa in World War II.

The 21-meter tall obelisk is made of red granite and was designed by sculptor M. I. Naruzetsky and architects P. V. Tomilin and G. V. Topuz. At the base of the obelisk burns the Eternal Flame, symbolizing remembrance of heroes. The Alley of Glory also contains the graves of Soviet Union hero pilots, marines, submariners, and border guards. Ceremonies are held here annually to commemorate Memorial and Reconciliation Day, the Day of Odesa's Liberation, and other significant dates.