Day of military glory of Russia (victory of the Russian squadron over the Turks at Cape Sinop)

Day of victory of the Russian squadron under the command of Admiral Nakhimov over the TurkishDay of victory of the Russian squadron under the command of Admiral Nakhimov over the Turkish squadron at Cape Sinop (1853). It is noted in accordance with the Federal Law of 13.03.1995 No. 32-FZ "On the days of military glory (victorious days) of Russia".

It was one of the first battles of the Crimean War, which began as a conflict between Russia and Turkey. The Russian army and navy had a tangible advantage over the weakening Ottoman Empire, which contemporaries called “the sick man of Europe.”

Squadron P.S. Nakhimov blocked in Sinop Bay Turkish fleet under the command of Osman Pasha. After a four-and-a-half-hour battle, 15 of the 16 Turkish ships were destroyed - only one managed to escape.

The defeat of the Turks was absolute: more than three thousand Ottoman sailors were killed and wounded against 38 killed and 235 wounded in Nakhimov’s squadron. Osman Pasha, his two ship commanders and 200 sailors were captured.