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The date of foundation of Sevastopol is 3 June 14, 1783.On this day, laid the first stone buildings of the city.But even five years earlier, Alexander Suvorov, on the banks of the Sevastopol Bay were built first earthworks and deployed Russian troops.Originally a settlement called Akhtiar, on behalf of the former site of the city of Crimean Tatar village of Ak-Yar.10 Feb. 21, 1784 by decree of Catherine II the city Akhtiar was awarded the Greek name of Sevastopol.
In translation from Greek means majestic Sevastopol.Empress ordered Potemkin arrange on-site Akhtiar fortress city.The city was built with funds obtained from the Potemkin Novorossisk land.During the existence of the city justifies its name several times.The April decree of Catherine II in 1783, the Crimean Peninsula was placed under the jurisdiction of the Russia Empire.
Residents of the city not just glorified his city in battle - in the Crimean War 1854-1855 period, World War II.Over the heroism of Sevastopol in the Great Patriotic War, Sebastopol rank of the Hero-City.Currently Sevastopol belongs to Ukraine.
As the cradle of the Black Sea Fleet of Russia, is the base of the Black Sea Fleet Russia on lease terms. |
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