Epitaphs at Ufa's Southern Cemetery: Last Words to Loved Ones

On a cold November day, UFA1.RU collected photographs of epitaphs from Ufa's Southern Cemetery that particularly moved them, reminding us to hug our loved ones more often.
Dec 8, 2025
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Words unspoken in life become epitaphs on the graves of beloved and dear people. Poems, phrases, inside jokes—you can find anything. On a cold November day, UFA1.RU gathered photos of epitaphs that particularly touched and moved them. We want to remind you to hug your relatives more often.

A baby girl was born to loving parents.

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An epitaph can reveal what a person did in life and how much they were loved.

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Sometimes inscriptions are written from the perspective of the deceased person.

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Perhaps a World War II veteran lies here.

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It is a blessing when a person is so loved by their family.

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This might be a phrase the person themselves loved, hence their dedication to their profession.

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The grave is adorned with flowers, and visitors come here often.

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Thanks to life and fate.
What«s strange here, tell me?
In the soul, as in an abandoned hut,
Suddenly a kind dweller settled.
He made himself at home unhurriedly,
Lit a fire, fixed the roof,
And the dark soul became
Lighter, more spacious, and higher.
It sparkled cleaner than a tear,
Believing in living happiness.
And curious eyes
Looked into windows, cracks, doors.
But not for base thrills
Did the sun shine joyfully for me.
And rumors—let them live for those
Whom love has not visited.

The dandelion, which after blooming turns into a fragile, airborne ball of seeds, symbolizes a gravely ill person who entrusts themselves to the «wind».

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This might be a poem of the author«s own composition.

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Is memory truly eternal?

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In our section «Secrets of the Cemeteries», we explore the stories of deceased people, victims of maniacs, crime bosses, and more.

While there is still time, tell your loved ones more often that you love them. If for some reason you cannot do this and you are struggling to cope, the unified psychological support hotline is: 8 800 200-01-22.

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