Perhaps no one will object to the assertion that Sevastopol is an insanely beautiful and interesting city. And so it is not only the Black Sea and the hot sun. Responsive people and architecture - monuments located in all corners of the city, tell its passers-by its history, tell of years of prosperity and decline, manifestation of perseverance, strength and courage.
Foundation of the city
The monuments of Sevastopol can devote a visitor to the events that took place during the founding of the city, introduce them to the people who participated in this grandiose project. Walking along the street, you can stumble upon a castle or arch, a memorial, a mass grave dedicated to the Crimean War. One of the most famous is the monument to the
sunken ships, which can be seen from the promenade. It is an artificial island, which is crowned by a column. At the top of the column an eagle nested.
There are many registered monuments dedicated to outstanding people who directed their activities for the good of the city. Taking a walk, you can meet Catherine the Great, General Ushakov, surgeon and pathophysiologist Pirogov, Lazarev, Kazarsky, Nakhimov.
Admiral Nakhimov
Nakhimov was born in a large family and since childhood has been preparing for military service. Already at fifteen he received the rank of midshipman and went sailing along the Baltic Sea. The service was easy, Paul connected his life only with a military career and was unshakable in this regard.
From a young age, Nakhimov took part in battles, and competent commanders attracted the boy to tactics and strategy, discerning military talents in him. When, having received the appointment of Rear Admiral, Nakhimov was sent to command the fourth naval division of the Black Sea Fleet, he was overwhelmed with pride and impatience.
Ten years after his assumption of office, Sevastopol was under attack. And then the years of training, exercises and deliberation of the city’s naval defense came in handy. For nine months, Nakhimov repulsed the enemy’s attacks in the Crimean War, organized attacks on the enemy’s rear, and launched a counterattack.
Two years after these events, the admiral was wounded in the temple and died two days later, never regaining consciousness. Half a century later, the townspeople honored his memory, and the monument to Nakhimov in Sevastopol still welcomes all the guests of the city. It was located right on the embankment, which also bears the name of the great admiral.
Memory and gratitude
The monument to Nakhimov was erected 45 years after the events of the war, in 1898. The opening was attended not only by sculptors: Alexander Bilderling and Ivan Schroeder - but also Emperor Nicholas II himself. Which once again speaks about what service the admiral rendered to the city and the country.
With the advent of Soviet power in 1928, the monument to Admiral Nakhimov was dismantled, and another bronze Lenin appeared on the pedestal, which was placed in excess in Sevastopol. Thirty years later, after the death of Stalin, the sculpture was returned, but slightly modified, and the leader was transferred to another place. The artists wanted to keep the monument in its original form, but some details had to be changed.
Sculpture
The monument to Nakhimov is made in full growth. The figure is dressed in a soldier's overcoat; a
spyglass is located in his right hand
. It was as if the admiral was just staring into the sea. Considering that the left hand lay on the broads at the same time, apparently, what was seen did not bode well. In the first version, the Ottoman saber was in the left hand as a sign of victory over the Turks in 1853, but then for some reason it was replaced.
Until 1928, the monument to Nakhimov was facing the Count's wharf, looking for ships, but after reconstruction it was turned one hundred and eighty degrees. Now the admiral is looking at the city and is probably thinking about what other changes await Sevastopol ahead.
The pedestal depicts three high reliefs that capture vivid moments from the life of Pavel Stepanovich. The monument to Nakhimov in Sevastopol is made of bronze and granite. In height, it occupies almost fourteen meters.
Monuments of World War II
Monuments of Sevastopol as a hero city cannot but tell about its defenders during the Second World War. They have a variety of forms:
- tank T-34;
- a plane soaring into the sky;
- anchor from a heroically battling ship;
- small batteries and fortifications.
In addition, you can find a lot of memorials, steles and columns. They always have inscriptions telling about a particular event in the life of the city, about how it influenced its further development.
Monuments to cultural figures
In addition to military operations, the city by the sea is famous for its poets, writers, artists and, of course, sculptors. Without this, it is impossible to imagine Sevastopol. The monument to Nakhimov, the description of which is necessarily in the guidebook, is only the beginning of a journey through the wilds of history.
From all sides, tourists from the height of their position are gazed at by Suvorov, Vladimir the Great, Pushkin, Miklouho-Maclay, Taras Shevchenko, Saints Cyril and Methodius, Popov and many others. These people lived, worked or rest on the Black Sea, and their contribution to the history of the state is worthy of perpetuation in granite and bronze.
Many sculptures dedicated to Lenin. Not only the leader of the Communist Party, but also the boy Vladimir Ulyanov, who still does not even suspect what the future holds for him.
The monument to Nakhimov is the first thing an enthusiastic vacationer sees when he enters or drives into a city. But the main thing is not to dwell on this, but to see all, or at least the most important sights. This is the whole charm of resort towns and their true charm.