Exploring Treptower Park's Soviet War Memorial

I didn't get the opportunity to visit the other two memorials in Berlin, however with an excess of footage on this location I thought it'd be a waste to not at least try to do something with it, so I hope you enjoy.
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Bit of Berlin

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There’s something about Soviet architecture which is just unnerving to look at. It’s a marvel to behold the scale of it, yes, and one cannot help but appreciate the commitment and artistry that goes into creating it… but it remains the case that the final product just looks off putting.
The straight edges, the cold brutalism, the overwhelming size, it all combines to create something which just fills you with a certain kind of dread just being around it long after the institutions it was meant to glorify have faded away.
I suppose that was the point, to project Soviet power and authority, especially in a place like Berlin, but especially when you compare this park to other war memorials designed by western architects, the difference that went into crafting the message behind this cannot fail to be lost on anyone who sees it.

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Congrats on the first year of this channel!

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My dad was at this memorial in 1955 and has slides of this place during the time he was in the US army and stationed in Hamburg, Germany. Thank you for making this informative video.

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Awesome- congrats on one year! Wonderful channel, can’t wait for what’s to come.

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Thank you!

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Happy 1 year anniversary

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Congratulations and thank you for the past year of informative and entertaining videos.

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Thankyou for this history

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The architecture of the Soviet period and its use of size and powerful visuals to intimidate, is by no mean coincidental (e.g. the fact that they somehow just got a skilled architect), termed "Socialist Realism", it was a style of art officially ordered upon all arts, printed graphics to architectures, for the purpose of state propaganda as its end. Any artists active in the period would have to follow it, if not, they are shunned upon.
While the idea that Soviet architecture would found its way to the once Nazi-realm, Germany, definitely told its local inhabitants that they are, now living under a new rule. The "Socialist Realism" term is a bit of a misnomer, in that Hitler also personally ordered the equivalent style for his regime, although one that focused heavily on Classical style that are more in-line with the Nazi's worldview, instead of the Socialist ideals of purging the petty bourgeoisie and prioritizing science-based empirical evidence for the foundation.
Both also used Red for their national color, for a visually stimulating and inspiring effect. One thing for sure is the commonly observed "Heroic" aspect to the style, and although realist in application, the "Idealized" notion stands out, as these were then used as the "exemplary models" for the common people to hold their spirit onto. (e.g. sculpture of a man, is near perfection, no imperfection; body ratio are highly idealistic.)
As an art enthusiast, the study into these kind of propaganda art, although carefully examined from a neutral perspective, and stripped-away from their once believed value, is an interesting one. As it showed how even though both side had their rivalries against each other, they both used the same technique of hacking into the human sensory mind for the desired manipulative effects.
State-encouraged art style still exist, although depending on the country, they are much subtle than before, as more and more people are gaining the knowledge for their propaganda-ish effect. "Socialist Realism" in some ways is, the modern counterpart of the Baroque, introduced for its intimidation and awe-inducing factor, although the latter has more useless adorned decoration in it that would've been considered as too bourgeoisie.
In short, these kind of art, always seeked to one-upped against each other, often using highly manipulative techniques that are able to manipulate the masses, even when its ethicality is in questioned, contrast that with, art that are purely for archaic, cultural, or artistic ingenuity and expressions.
(The game Atomic Heart and the Wolfenstein series mirrored this art style quite well in their presentations.)

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Truly fascinating

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i don't know what you elevated in your videos but for me it always seems eye level. maybe if i sit on the floor.

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We stuck the content in a lift.

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"No one individual would win as such"
That's pretty on-brand for Soviet Russia

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Such an awe inspiring location, I need to see it one day

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It's worth a visit if you ever find yourself in Berlin

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Biggie Berlin smalls !