Order of Nakhimov (Russian: Орден Нахимова) is one of the highest naval awards in former USSR and nominally in Russian Federation, along with the order of Ushakov. Established on March 3, 1944, it has two classes, both of them feature an anchor-shaped star. However the first class has a golden elements and red and blue enamel. Admiral Pavel Stepanovich Nakhimov (June 23, 1802 - June 28, 1855) was one of the most famous admirals in Russian naval history, best remembered as the commander of naval and land forces during the Siege of Sevastopol (Sevastopol) in the Crimean War. ... Jump to: navigation, search March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). ... 1944 was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...
The first class was awarded 80 times, including the naval units, such as 1st torpedo-boat brigade of Sevastopol and 1st Red Banner torpedo-boat brigade of the Baltic Fleet. The second class was awarded 467 times, including two naval units. The order is to be worn on the right side of the chest. A torpedo boat is a relatively small and fast naval ship designed to launch torpedoes at larger surface ships. ... Sevastopol (СеваÑтополь, Sevastopol’ in Russian and Ukrainian; Aqyar in Crimean Tatar), formerly known as Sebastopol, is a port city in Ukraine, located on the Black Sea coast of Crimean peninsula. ... Order of the Red Banner Red Banner (Russian: КраÑное знамÑ) was a symbol of the USSR associated with its state flag. ... A sailor of the Baltic Fleet during World War II The Baltic Fleet (Russian: БалтийÑкий флот, in the Soviet period - The Red Banner Baltic Fleet - КраÑнознамённый БалтийÑкий флот) is located at the Baltic Sea and headquartered in Kaliningrad, the other major base is at Kronstadt, located in the Gulf of Finland. ...
Pavel Stepanovich Nakhimov, admiral Nakhimov (June 23, 1802 - 1855) was one of the most famous admirals in Russian naval history, is remembered above all as the commander of naval and land forces during the Siege of Sevastopol (Sevastopol) in the Crimean War.
During the Crimean war Nakhimov distinguished himself by annihilation of the Ottoman fleet at Sinope in 1853.
Order of Nakhimov (with two degrees) was established, and there is also Nakhimov medal for Navy personnel.
At the beginning of his naval career, Nakhimov's experience was limited to the voyages in the Baltic Sea and a more extensive trip from the White Sea port of Arkhangelsk to Kronstadt naval base near St. Petersburg.
Nakhimov was buried inside St Vladimir Cathedral in Sevastopol along with Mikhail Lazarev, V.A. Kornilov and General V.I. Istomin.
The Order of Nakhimov was preserved as one of the highest military decorations in Soviet Union and, upon its dissolution, in the Russian Federation.
Feeds |
Contact