In October 2002, namely on Saturday 5 numbers, not so far from Semenovski lake - a popular vacation spot of inhabitants of Murmansk - opened the memorial complex immortalizing the memory of the dead sailors in peacetime. The event was timed to celebrate the City Day, which is celebrated in Murmansk on October 4. At half past five pm Moscow time all Murmansk court, and those who were on the roads in the Kola Bay, and that crossed the oceans - the opening of the memorial marked the long whistle.

Detected memorial complex in the Leninsky district, between the street name and Chelyuskintsev Avenue, named in honor of the hero-Northern Fleet. The architects of the memorial are N. Bogdanov and Nikolai Kireyev.

The complex is located on the top of the hill Orthodox church of the Savior on the waters, it leads to the staircase to the viewing sites. In the center of the stairs in the form of a hexagonal lighthouse built a memorial hall. 5 On the walls of the hall are placed memorial plates in memory of the sailors did not return. Also in the hall visitors include musical accompaniment in the form of the cries of seagulls and the sound of the surf. The lighthouse is equipped with real sound and light signaling devices, that at the opening ceremony included. The height of the lighthouse is 17, 5 meters. Before the lighthouse constructed ship anchored at the foot of the anchor solemnly laid a capsule filled with water from the sea, which has become a common grave without returning to shore sailors.

At the top of the lighthouse is located near the sea temple of the Savior on the waters, built by donations from citizens and businesses. Savior on the water - this is the first Orthodox church, located in the center of Murmansk. Its construction was laid in honor of the 85th anniversary of the city. The opening of the temple timed to celebrate the 86 anniversary of Murmansk. Consecrated the church on Oct. 3, 2002. In this temple there are icons of northern saints assistants seafarers. It leads to the temple staircase, near the church - an observation deck, it offers a wonderful view of the city of Murmansk and the Gulf. The symbolic lighthouse and the Church of the Savior-on-the waters are "calling card" of Murmansk. After the end of the opening ceremony of the memorial complex in the church of the Savior on the waters vigil service was held in memory of the dead sailors.

In 2009, June 15 near the lighthouse installed cutting the nuclear submarine "Kursk", which became a monument to submariners who died in peacetime. The idea of ​​the monument nurtured for a long time, considered various options and one common view - the monument should not be pompous. Detail logging was raised from the depths, and is given in the proper form. The work lasted a long time. First cutting was restored, and then laid out the project. This was done on a voluntary basis caring people.

On the wall, which is built next to the wheelhouse, recorded the names of submarines, which the sailors died in peacetime. It lists 33 submarines. Also carved trail palms touching that allegedly shook the hand of man always remains in the sea. Opening of the monument took place on 26 July. None of Murmansk sailors killed in the line of duty in peacetime - will not be forgotten.

For walking and outdoor recreation has become a favorite place for townspeople memorial. In infrequent warm sunny days all the benches are occupied by visitors from Murmansk, the most desperate of which are located on a green hillside. Later in the afternoon, when it gets dark, with observation platform offering stunning views of the port and the city, lots of shining lights.