Admiral Ushakov Monument

Opposite the main building of the Kherson State Maritime Academy, on Ushakov Avenue, stands a monument dedicated to Fyodor Fyodorovych Ushakov. The monument to the famous admiral and naval commander was unveiled in 1957. He was an outstanding historical figure, a Russian who commanded the Black Sea Fleet.

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Under Ushakov’s command, many naval battles were fought, thanks to which it was possible to protect the borders of Ukrainian lands from enemy attackers who struck from the Black Sea side. Thus, in 1790, he won a victory in the battle with the Tatars, won the Kerch battle, the battle near Cape Tendra and Kaliakria (in 1971).

Interesting facts:

• At first, the monument was made of plexiglass, but later, in 1970, it was replaced with a bronze copy.
• The Russian Orthodox Church canonized Ushakov, who is venerated as the righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov.
• The authors of the monument are Chubin and the Kravchenko couple.