Tarakaniv Fort

One of the unique and imposing structures is located in the settlement of Tarakaniv in Rivne Oblast. This is a unique historical landmark that appeared on these lands as a result of the Russian Empire’s desire to strengthen its defensive positions and build another defensive structure on the path of Austro-Hungarian troops. Construction of the fort began in 1873. More than a thousand people took part in it, including not only residents of the village of Tarakaniv, but also residents of the surrounding counties.

Photo from the drymba.com website

Traditional stone and brick were used in the construction, as well as concrete, a building material that was new at the time. The exact length of the construction is not recorded, but information has been preserved that 17 years after construction began, members of the imperial family came to the fort. This indicates that construction was completed in 1890. The total cost of building Tarakaniv Fort came to 60 million rubles.

At the end of the 20th century, the fort was transferred to the Dubno State Historical and Cultural Reserve. Since then, its condition has not changed significantly. Although the structure is one of the imposing historical landmarks of Ukraine, it is in a neglected and partly ruined state.