Pavel Nakhimov. Petrova N.

The name of Admiral Pavel Stepanovich Nakhimov (1802-1855) is inscribed in the history of the military glory of Russia. A graduate of the Marine Corps participated in a three -year round -the -world swim, received combat baptism in the Battle of Navarinsky against the Turkish fleet, built and armed ships in Arkhangelsk, Kronstadt and Nikolaev, defended the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus from the Turks and Highlanders, led engineering work in the Novorossiysk Bay, won brilliant victory over the victory Turkish squadron at Sinop. Nakhimov was called the soul of the defense of Sevastopol - the "Russian Troy" - in the Crimean war. His life and death are a vivid example of the performance of military duty.

How did the native of the Smolensk province become a sailor? How was it connected with Russian colonies in North America and why is it involved in the investigation in the case of the Decembrists? Why was he called the sea Suvorov? These questions are answered by the book of the historian and writer Natalia Petrova, who, on the basis of published and archival documents, tells about the life path of the naval holder, who has become a national symbol of stamina and courage.