Martyrs' Cemetery of Yu Xiushong

Martyrs' Cemetery of Yu Xiushong

The Martyrs' Cemetery of Yu Xiushong is a patriotic education base.

The Martyrs' Cemetery of Yu Xiushong is situated on a small hill commonly known as Baishu Mountain Top, east of Xidai Village in Ciwu Town. It includes a memorial monument area, stone steps leading up the hill, and a parking lot, covering a total area of 1,465 square meters. The cemetery was initially constructed in 1987 and further expanded in 1999 to mark the 100th anniversary of Yu Xiushong's birth. The memorial monument is situated at the center of the cemetery, built with granite in a square shape, standing 9.90 meters tall and 1.60 meters wide on each side. It rests on a three-tiered stone base that is 1.80 meters high in total. In front of the monument is a platform and pathway, with the pathway stretching 56.60 meters in length and 3.90 meters in width, featuring a total of 170 stone steps. The central part of the monument is inscribed with the words “The Martyr Yu Xiushong Lives Forever,” written by Li Xiannian. The entrance platform of the cemetery is designed in a zigzag pattern, and the stone wall at the front is engraved with the words “Martyrs' Cemetery of Yu Xiushong,” written by ——Bang, beneath which a white marble plaque describes Yu Xiushong’s life. The entire cemetery is planted with pine and cypress trees, creating a solemn and respectful atmosphere. Both Yu Xiushong’s Former Residence and the Martyrs' Cemetery were designated as Zhejiang Provincial Patriotic Education Bases by the Publicity Department of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee in June 2001, and were listed as Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units in March 2005.

Source: Zhejiang Provincial Party History and Literature Research Office

Yu Xiushong (1899–1939), originally named Shousong, with the courtesy name Boqing, also known as Yuyinchu, and his Russian name was Nalimanov. He was from Xidai Village, Ciwu, Zhuji. In 1916, he was admitted to the First Normal School of Zhejiang Province. During his school years, he was intellectually active, curious, and fond of getting to the bottom of things—his classmates called him a “Three Ws (an abbreviation for Who, What, and Why in English) theorist.” He was also well known for his debating skills and was one of the student leaders. At the time, he set a personal goal: “To be a person who benefits the nation and its people, no matter where I go.” During the May Fourth Movement, he was a leader in Hangzhou. Later, together with his classmates such as Xuan Zhonghua,... More details about Yu Xiushong++

Xidai Village: Xidai Village is located in the central part of Ciwu Town, adjacent to Zhujiao Village and Lvjia Village within the same town. It was formed in 2006 through the planned merger of the former Xidai Village and Lingxia Village. Built across two natural villages, it lies approximately 3,000 meters from the Hang-Jin-Qu Expressway interchange and 2.5 kilometers from the town government. The village currently has 771 households, 2,365 residents, and 13 villager groups, including 63 Communist Party members and 39 villager representatives. The village covers a total area of 8.14 square kilometers, with 1,468 mu of paddy fields, 199 mu of dry land, and 8,968 mu of mountainous area. Major... More details about Xidai Village++