History of the Imperial Russian Fleet

created by Peter the Great more than three hundred years ago, the Navy of the Russian Empire is an object of pride of all generations of citizens of our Fatherland. The Russian fleet is stubborn work and heroism for the glory of the Fatherland, it is the combat power of our country, a guarantee of security and national interests, but above all it is strong spirit, unbending and infinitely devoted to the homeland people. Russia is rightfully proud of its naval breeders: F.F. Ushakov, M.P. Lazarev, V. A. Kornilov, P. S. Nakhimov, S.O. Makarov and many others. More than 500 islands and bays outside our country wear the names of wonderful Russian pioneers-models: S. I. Dezhnev, V. I. Bering, A. I. Chirikova, D. Ya. And H.P. Laptev, F. P. Wrangel, O. Yu. Schmidt, S. I. Chelyuskina.

This is an anniversary illustrated publication dedicated to the history of the Russian Imperial Fleet, prepared by military officers of the best higher military educational institution in the Russian Empire - the Nikolaev Marine Academy of the General Staff. Many graduates of the Nikolaev Marine Academy made a significant contribution to the greatness and prosperity of Russia, and contributed to the assertion of its world fame. Among them are the outstanding Russian naval breeders and heroes of naval battles - admirals A.I. Rusin, N.O. von Essen, N. M. Yakovlev and others; The discoverers are General A. I. Vilkitsky, Rear Admiral B. A. Vilkitsky, Admiral G.I. Nevelskaya, Lieutenant General Yu. M. Shokalsky; Engineers and designers-B. B. Golitsyn, Major General N. L. Klavado, Lieutenant General Yu. A. Shimansky, fleet Generals A.N. Krylov and M. A. Rykachev; Outstanding military leaders and designers of the Russian submarine fleet-Major General I. G. Bubnov, Major General M.N. Beklemishev, Vice Admiral E. N. Shchentsnovich and other outstanding sons of the Fatherland.

The book reflects the main milestones with the glorious victories of the history of the fleet of the Russian Empire: the most important combat operations are recreated and illustrated, details of marine tactics and strategies are described in detail, and the lessons of defeats are impartially analyzed, the era of the great conquests of our state at sea are shown.

The modern publication of this, which has not lost its significance, is enriched with rare documentary materials, unique illustrations and extensive comments.

1900th anniversary of the Imperial Nikolaev Academy of the General Staff (1832) and the 145th anniversary of the opening on its basis of the Nikolaev Marine Academy (1877) is dedicated to.