Monument to Brandys A.Ya., Dnepropetrovsk

The monument to the brave pilot Brandys Anatoliy Yakovlevich is located on the avenue of the newspaper Pravda. The place for the bust was chosen not by accident, since Brandys was born and raised in Dnepropetrovsk in the area of ​​the old Nizhnedneprovsk. It was installed before the solemn opening on the day of the Great Victory on May 9, 1949 during the life of an outstanding pilotof the Second World War.

The history of the pilot's victories

After graduating in the summer of 1943 a special school of military pilots in the city of Perm, the young Brandis at the age of 20 is sent to the front. There he starts a brilliant career pilot 75 assault division. The most difficult tasks division with the participation of Brandys performed in a matter of hours. The combat sorties always ended in loud victories.

During two years of the war Anatoly Yakovlevich received 3 medals and more than 9 orders of varying importance. Also Brandys twice received the honorary title of Hero of the USSR. After the war, the pilot moved to Moscow, where he died in 1988.

How to find a monument

The bust of the hero-pilot, quick-looking but significant in content, can be seen on one of the central avenues of the city. It is worth to cross the New Bridge and drive a few stops to 91 houses. Before the line of houses in a small green square, the pedestal with the Brendish bust, which is depicted in its awards and the pilot's cap, will be seen.

What's interesting nearby

Nearby you can visit the park of Kirov or Vorontsov. Also, you should go on an excursion to the monument Klochko V. Yu., Installed in the next block.