Located about 1km to the west of the House of the Soviets and Kant Island, the decidedly charming Victory Park was officially opened in May 2000 and is based around a now cut-off section of the Pregolya River. Aside from being a very picturesque spot for an afternoon dander or lounge, though, the park is also home to a number of the city's major historical sights: the Ausfahl Gate & St. George's Chapel; the Railway Gate; the Scout Soldiers monument and the Victory Park War Memorial (which marks a mass grave of the Red Army). It is also within 5mins walk of the 1200 Guardsmen monument, the First World War monument and the Astronomical Bastion.