The memorial is located on Pirita Road between the Lasnamäe Plateau and Tallinn Bay.

The memorial is dedicated to those who had fallen when defending the Soviet Union during the World War II.

[1] Adjacent to the Maarjamae memorial complex is World War II German war cemetery.

[2] The memorial is designed by architect Allan Murdmaa and sculptor Matti Varik [et],[1] some parts are designed by architect Mart Port and sculptor Lembit Tolli [et].

[3] The centre part of memorial is a 35-metre obelisk.