ZiS-3 Field Gun

Soviet 76 mm divisional field gun from WWII, displayed as an outdoor exhibit in Kyiv.

The ZiS-3 was one of the most widely produced Soviet artillery pieces of World War II. Introduced in 1942, the 76.2 mm divisional gun was known for its reliability and ease of use. ZiS stood for Zavod imeni Stalina, the official designation of the artillery factory. Examples of this gun are displayed as outdoor exhibits in Kyiv, commemorating the Eastern Front campaigns. It is considered an iconic symbol of Soviet wartime industry and a defining weapon of the conflict on the Eastern Front.