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The Kosmaj Monument (full name: Monument to the Fallen Soldiers of the Kosmaj Detachment) is situated on Mount Kosmaj, located in central Serbia. It is near the town of Mladenovac, about 50 kilometers southeast of Belgrade. The monument was erected to commemorate the Yugoslav Partisan fighters who resisted Axis occupation during World War II. It serves as a symbol of resistance, sacrifice, and the struggle for freedom. The Kosmaj Monument has a modernist and abstract design, characteristic of many monuments from the time of Yugoslavia. This sculptural-architectural composition is 40 meters high and consists of five concrete arms. The height of the arms is 30 meters and they symbolize the libertarian and uprising spark. The monument was officially unveiled in 1971, made by artist Vojin Stojić and architect Gradimir Medaković. The Kosmaj Monument, like many other similar monuments from the Yugoslav era, has cultural and historical significance. It represents the memory of those who fought against fascism and oppression during World War II and stands as a symbol of Yugoslav unity and resilience. The site is open to visitors and has become a tourist attraction.