The Immortal Feat of Border Guards

Grodno - Naumovichi - border post named after V.M. Usov - Augustow Canal - Grodno

The route length is 80 km.

Trip duration is 6 hours.

1 day

Departure from Grodno.

From the thematic excursion "Grodno during the Great Patriotic War" you will learn about the events that took place in occupied Grodno.

On the way out of the city you will see the memorial monument to border guards "Burning Outposts" - the only one in the post-Soviet space created at the expense of the CIS countries.

Fort No. 2 of the Grodno Fortress in the village of Naumovichi. The site of mass executions of civilians and prisoners of war during the Great Patriotic War. A monument to a grieving mother and a marble cross have been erected on the mass grave.

Border guards will introduce the history, life and traditions of the border outpost named after V.M. Usov, show the museum, the training ground, the kennel of service dogs, and demonstration performances of dog handlers.

The Augustow Canal is a unique hydraulic engineering structure of the 19th century. During a cruise on the Neman motor ship with a lock, you will get a boost of good mood from meeting the unique landscapes of the Augustow Forest. It is possible to relax on a parking lot equipped with a barbecue under awnings, and organize a military-sports game "Lasertag".