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| 2022-07-06 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. by Platon Besedin [REGNUM] July 5, 2022 marks the 220th anniversary of the birth of Pavel Stepanovich Nakhimov . Perhaps the largest events on this occasion are held in my home city, the hero of Sevastopol . Yes, Pavel Stepanovich was born in the village of Gorodok, Smolensk province, but his life, as they say in such cases, was forever connected with the white-stone city near the Black Sea. Here Nakhimov earned well-deserved fame. And here he died. In the physical sense, he died, because a person lives as long as the memory of him lives. It makes no sense, perhaps, to list all the merits, victories and achievements of Pavel Stepanovich, of which there were a great many. Others will do it for me. It is important to understand and voice something else: what place does Nakhimov occupy in the modern world order and worldview? What is Pavel Stepanovich talking to us today? And in this context, I insist that Nakhimov is primarily not about the past, but about the present. Considering the events that unfolded on February 24, 2022, his work, his testaments are more alive than all the living. Nakhimov permeated and connected the entire Crimean space. Already toponymically, the name of Pavel Stepanovich pervades Sevastopol and the Crimea. The main square of the hero city is named after Nakhimov. A magnificent monument to him adorns this iconic space. Significant, if only because it was here, on February 23, 2014, that the inhabitants of Sevastopol made their civilizational choice, declaring that they wanted to be in Russia and with Russia. It was a movement not from, but to, which is extremely important to understand. And this choice was observed by Pavel Stepanovich Nakhimov. One of the city districts of Sevastopol is named after him. And on the Central Hill of the Hero City, this Russian Acropolis, you climb the Sinop Stairs, built and named after the victory of the Black Sea Fleet squadron under the command of Vice Admiral Nakhimov over the Turkish squadron in the Sinop Bay. Then, by the way, the name of Pavel Stepanovich sounded throughout Russia. Nakhimov cannot be removed from Sevastopol - and thank God! Yes, and in Sudak, Belogorsk, Dzhankoy, and other settlements of Crimea there are streets named after the great naval commander. Why is it important? The name of Nakhimov holds the Crimean peninsula together and does not let us forget what role he played, is playing and will continue to play in Russian history. But this is not only evidence of greatness, a reminder, but also a kind of guiding star, a talisman against the plague of unconsciousness, when something that, on the contrary, should live forever, crumbles. How many such examples have we seen? And what misfortunes they, like a broken convoy, dragged along with them. Today it is especially important to remember how Pavel Stepanovich treated his colleagues, subordinates, and people in general. In battles, he protected and inspired them. Nakhimov was called both the guardian angel, and the father-benefactor, and the sailor's dad - they called their own sailors and officers. And he answered them like this: “From a young age I was a constant witness to your labors and readiness to die at the first order; we have become friends for a long time, I am proud of you since childhood. Honest words from an honest man. The historian Tarle wrote that Pavel Stepanovich forgot to fall in love, forgot to marry, but the team, the fleet, to which he really treated with paternal care, became his family, his home. He did not just lead, he was part of the mass that rushed towards one goal, its flaming core. Nakhimov gave them all of himself, without a trace. His personal feat became an inspiring example for others. And it was not dashing hussars, but truly Christian self-sacrifice and humility. Actually, Pavel Stepanovich always remained a deeply religious person, he wore a family cross-reliquary on his body. And he also idolized Russian culture, wary of the passion for everything foreign. There was no pose in this - Nakhimov simply remained a deeply Russian person. Agree, here one would just like to recall the textbook: “Yes, there were people in our time, not like the current tribe ...” And indeed, people, because not only Nakhimov, although he was unique, we should be proud - then there was such a striking and salutary thing, like continuity. Nakhimov studied with Lazarev, and then instructed the others. Of course, there was enough rubbish. After all, the same Kazarsky, the commander of the legendary brig "Mercury", who survived and won the battle with two Turkish battleships, was poisoned when he was investigating corruption cases. But one way or another, we should equal ourselves not by the worst, but by the best, and judge ideals by them, the essence of which, in my opinion, is contained in the lines from the letter of Nikolai Ivanovich Pirogov, another legendary hero of the Crimean War. He wrote them to his wife from the besieged Sevastopol: “We live on earth not only for ourselves; remember that a great drama is being played out before us, to which the consequences will respond, perhaps in whole centuries; it is a sin to be, with folded hands, to be only an idle spectator…” And further: “Those whose heart for the high and holy has not yet cooled down cannot look at everything that is happening around us, look with a one-sided egoistic look…” Pavel Stepanovich Nakhimov was also guided by this principle. With his will, talent and, above all, self-sacrifice. The word "feat" is untranslatable from Russian into any language of the world, meanwhile, Pavel Stepanovich Nakhimov became its actual, materialized incarnation. And the feat in his case became an everyday act. Agree, today Nakhimov is somehow especially lacking. Sevastopol celebrates the 220th anniversary of Admiral Nakhimov - photo report See the link in the title for photos of the commemoration. [REGNUM] Large-scale events on the occasion of the 220th birthday of the legendary admiral, one of the leaders of the defense of Sevastopol Pavel Stepanovich Nakhimov are held on July 5 in the hero city. IA REGNUM invites readers to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the holiday together with photojournalist Alexander Polegenko. July 5 is a special date for Sevastopol residents. On this day in 1802, Pavel Nakhimov was born, who became an outstanding naval commander and one of the leaders of the legendary defense of Sevastopol in 1854-1855. Sevastopol residents traditionally celebrate Nakhimov's birthday on a grand scale. This anniversary year is no exception. The events opened with a service at the Vladimir Cathedral, the tomb of the admirals, where Nakhimov is buried. The service was held by the priests of the Sevastopol deanery, attended by representatives of the city authorities, the Black Sea Fleet Command, and young Nakhimovites. Here, flowers were laid at the Admiral's burial place. Pavel Nakhimov was born on July 5, 1802 in the Smolensk province, died in Sevastopol in 1855. Like all four of his brothers, he chose the path of a sailor. Graduated from the Naval Cadet Corps. Midshipman, from a young age went to sea. Nakhimov served in the Black Sea Fleet for about 20 years. He led the defeat of the Turkish flotilla in the Battle of Sinop in 1853. In 1855 he was appointed commander of the Sevastopol port and temporary military governor of the city. In July of the same year, he died - was mortally wounded during a detour of the fortifications. |
| Posted by:badanov |
| #1 Thank you, Badanov. The photos are great. It would appear they have done some positive reclamation after they got rid of their commies. With any Luck and God willing perhaps we can do the same after we rid ourselves of ours. |
| Posted by: Cesare 2022-07-06 13:45 |