Biography of the Crimean Peninsula

Remains of Valov Perekop Photo: Wikimedia. The Russian troops of Alexander Suvorov entered the peninsula. Near Chersonesos a city was laid, which later received the name Sevastopol. The date of its founding is considered June 3 on June 3 in the year Catherine II made a trip to Crimea. Having entered the year in the Novorossiysk province, in the city in the XIX century.

Under Prince Mikhail Vorontsov, Yalta begins to equip, the southern coast turns into a resort. LEFT is the date of the base of Sevastopol is considered June 3 on June 3 G. Photo: Pixabay. Then, as a result of unresolved political contradictions, the Crimean war begins between Russia and Turkey, England, France and, later, Sardinia. In the year, the enemy landing is landed under Evpatoria.

The Commander -in -Chief of the Russian Army, Prince Alexander Menshikov, trying to delay the enemy’s advance, loses the battle on the Alma River, but does not allow the enemy to block Sevastopol. The siege begins, which lasted from September to September. Outstanding military leaders are at the head of the defenders: Admirals Vladimir Kornilov and Pavel Nakhimov, who will die, defending the city.

The defense created by General Eduard Totleben helps successfully withstand the enemy. Under Balaklava, the Russians successfully perform the operation, but, soon, defeat in Inkerman battle. In May, the Anglo-French fleet captures Kerch and enters the Sea of ​​Azov. In June, an enemy attempt to storm Sevastopol failed. The defeat on the Black River leads to the French capture by the French Malakhov Kurgan, after which the defenders leave the south side of Sevastopol, which was returned to Russia at the end of the war in exchange for certain concessions.

In the year, a railway is being built in the Crimea, connecting it with mainland Russia. From now on, the peninsula begins to develop as a resort region of the empire. Peaceful life in the history of Crimea was interrupted by the events of the First World War. The main task was performed by the Black Sea Fleet, whose avianes -free ships were first taken in the world after revolutionary events in Petrograd in the city of Crimea are occupied by German troops.

With their support, the power passes to the Crimean regional government, which replaced in November, The second Crimean regional government, already under the patronage of the Entente. From April to June, Crimea is in the hands of the Government of the Crimean Soviet Socialist Republic. In January-March, the troops of General Yakov Slashchev defended Crimea from attacks of the Soviet armies.

After heavy battles, the Red Army broke through Perekop in November. The White Army left the Crimea, going into exile. Left View of the city and bay. Postcard at the beginning of the 20th century Photo: Wikimedia. One of the places of execution of victims of red terror in the year photo: Wikimedia. Drive through mountain serpentines and admire incredible landscapes.

We have chosen the most interesting automaticrshruts in Crimea for you in more detail the Great Patriotic War began in the year. Until July, Soviet troops heroically defended Crimea and Sevastopol. Having endured three assaults, only under the pressure of superior enemy, deprived of support from the mainland, the garrison left the city. The losses were huge.

At the same time, not only sailors and soldiers died, but also a civilian population. In the east of the peninsula, the Soviet troops did not manage to go to Taman continued the defense in the Ajimushkay quarries. In April, the Soviet troops of the 4th Ukrainian Front began battles to liberate Crimea from the Nazi troops. By April 13, Simferopol and Theodosius were liberated.

The consequences of this political error began to affect half a century later.