The monument to the soldiers of the Vilmanstrand Regiment, known as the "Eagle" monument, was erected in Staraya Russa in 1913 in honor of the heroically fallen infantrymen of this regiment. It is a cultural heritage site of federal significance in Russia and is under state protection.

The monument is a granite obelisk approximately 5 meters tall, set on a pedestal. The base of the monument consists of two stepped parts: the lower steps are made of gray unpolished granite, while the upper ones are made of pink granite. Both the pedestal and the obelisk have a quadrangular shape and are adorned with horizontal projections. A commemorative plaque is placed on the pedestal, and at the top of the obelisk is a bronze sphere with an eagle spreading its wings.

The monument was erected in front of the Red Barracks, where the Vilmanstrand 86th Infantry Regiment was stationed for 50 years until 1904. Currently, this site is occupied by the "Staroruspribor" factory. The monument was designed by Vladimir Petrovich Martynov, who also oversaw the construction work. The construction began on October 25, 1913, with a ceremonial laying of the foundation. The missing funds for the construction were provided by Emperor Nicholas II. In August 1914, Martynov went to the front, and the completion of the work was entrusted to sculptor I.N. Witenberg.

The monument is dedicated to the memory of the infantrymen of the Vilmanstrand Regiment who heroically died in the Russo-Japanese War. In August 1904, the regiment arrived at the positions of the Russian army near Liaoyang in Manchuria and participated in heavy battles at the Shahe River, the Khodyabey position, and the Yandylin Pass.

During the Great Patriotic War, the monument was damaged: chips appeared on the obelisk, and the Eagle sculpture was pierced by bullets. The restoration of the monument took place in 1953.