Monument to heroism and valor of Black Sea sailors
Description:
In Moscow there is a stunning monument dedicated to the heroism and valor of the Black Sea sailors. It was installed in 2003 in the year of the celebration of the 220th anniversary of the Black Sea Fleet. It is symbolic that it is located at the intersection of two large avenues - Sevastopol and Nakhimovsky. During the Crimean War, one of the main participants in those battles was Admiral of the Russian Army Pavel Stepanovich Nakhimov. He tragically died in the city of Sevastopol under the leadership of the defense of the city.
Black Sea sailors are a symbol of selfless bravery and valor of Russian military history.
The sculpture depicts a two-masted sailboat. It depicts the flags of the Russian Empire, the Andreevsky flag and the flag of the Soviet Navy.