Suvorov Monument (Azov)
Monument to Alexander Suvorov is a monument to a Russian Generalissimo Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov in the city of Azov, Rostov Oblast, Russia. It was installed in 2014 on the territory of Powder Cellar Museum.
History
Rosotv Oblast has about a dozen monuments to Alexander Suvorov. His name is given to the streets and several educational institutions. The name of Suvorov is also linked with the history of Azov. In the years 1778-1779, Alexander Suvorov inspected the construction of Azov-Mozdok's defensive line, which was laid down after Russo-Turkish War of 1768-1774. He visited Azov fortress several times. The main operations in the Russian-Turkish war were conducted under the command of Suvorov.At the petition of Suvorov to Empress Catherine II, the Crimean Armenians began to settle on the Don. There, they founded the city of Nakhichevan-on-Don, the villages of Crimea, Chaltyr, Bolshiye Saly, Sultan-Saly, Nesvetay.
On July 19, 2014, in the city of Azov, a monument to Suvorov installed. The date of the opening was timed to the anniversary of Azov's final accession to Russian Empire. The monument was erected on the territory Powder Cellar Museum.