by Yuri Borodin
[RedStar] A bust of the famous Russian admiral Fyodor Ushakov has been erected in the Rostov region.
Such monuments have been unveiled today in six more Russian cities: Sevastopol, Donetsk, Ryazan, Petrozavodsk, Skadovsk in the Kherson region and Yeysk in the Krasnodar region. The date was timed to coincide with the day of remembrance of the great Russian naval commander.
The Rostov region received the bust as part of a thematic competition. This became possible thanks to the initiative group for the construction of a spiritual and historical complex in honor of the holy and righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov in Moscow.
The goal of the project is to popularize the historical contribution of Feodor Ushakov to the development of the Fatherland, to consolidate his image in the Russian consciousness as an outstanding military leader, patriot, philanthropist and diplomat, as well as to strengthen, using the example of this great, canonized, Orthodox naval commander, love and respect for Russian soldiers who defend and glorify Russia.
Azov is the cradle of the Russian fleet. The Azov flotilla created by Peter the Great proved its necessity and importance during the Azov campaigns. And later gave impetus to the development of the Russian fleet. In addition, Fyodor Fyodorovich spent his formation in the Don region. He became one of the first officers of the Azov military flotilla created by Catherine the Great. He participated in the Russo-Turkish War, as a result of which Azov forever became part of Russia.
In the Don Azov, a bust of the great admiral is installed on the alley of the Memory Park to the sounds of a brass band. Even the downpour did not interfere with the solemn moment. The opening of the monument was attended by the acting head of the city administration Dmitry Ustimenko and the deputy of the State Duma of Russia Anton Getta. As part of the ceremony, the bust of the admiral was consecrated by the hieromonk of the Azov urban district Amvrosy (Plakhotny), and the guests of the holiday laid flowers.
Rostov Region received the bust as part of a thematic competition. This became possible thanks to the initiative group for the construction of a spiritual and historical complex in honor of the holy and righteous warrior Feodor Ushakov in Moscow.
In his speech, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for the Protection of Competition of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Anton Getta recalled that on the Day of the Russian Navy, the monument to Feodor Ushakov in St. Petersburg was personally opened by the President of the country Vladimir Putin.
The speaker also noted that Feodor Ushakov was not only an outstanding naval commander, but also a deeply spiritual person. Before and after each battle, he turned to prayer together with the sailors. With faith in the Lord God, he never lost a single naval battle, never lost a single ship, and never had a single Russian sailor captured.
"I am confident that today our heroic participants in the special military operation will also win and return home as heroes with faith in God and with God's help. And there is no doubt that with such a Russian spirit, with Orthodox faith, victory will be ours!" Anton Getta added.
Patrons who supported the creation of the monument were presented with statues with a bust of the admiral at the event.
Following the opening of a series of monuments to Admiral Ushakov throughout Russia, an initiative group with the support of the Moscow Patriarchate, the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation and the Federation Council will organize the involvement of young people in ongoing projects to popularize the historical image of Saint Feodor Ushakov and will work to consolidate like-minded patriots from among representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church, government bodies, business circles and the creative intelligentsia around the creation of a Spiritual and Historical Complex in honor of the holy and righteous warrior Feodor Ushakov, which will soon become a point of attraction for like-minded people from all over the country.