The "permanent stage" of memorialization, featuring a row of polished black granite monuments for soldiers such as Andrey Nikolaevich Atlanov (1977–2024) and Danila Denisovich Shutov (2001–2024), a 23-year-old whose age underscores the ongoing loss of young lives. The monuments display diverse portrait styles—ranging from formal military engravings to casual color photos—and are flanked by flags including the VDV (Airborne Forces) banner with the motto "Nobody, but us," reflecting both individual identity and collective unit pride. The orderly arrangement of these finished graves, complete with granite curbs and gravel, stands in contrast to the chaotic temporary sections seen in other places, illustrating the gradual formalization of the war's toll. "Alley of Heroes" at Cemetery of the Victims of January 9, St. Petersburg, Russia

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