The memorial complex "Mound of Glory" has been granted the status of the site of historical and cultural significance of international importance of the first category. This decision was made by the Belarusian Republican Scientific and Methodological Council on Historical and Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture. The monument was erected to commemorate the heroism displayed by Soviet soldiers and officers during the liberation of Belarus and to mark the successful conclusion of Operation Bagration. The memorial was founded in 1966 by representatives of the Hero Cities and was officially opened in 1969. Since its inception the complex has welcomed approximately 40 million visitors from more than 100 countries.